The health of “baby” or first teeth impacts the formation of adult teeth. Pediatric Dentistry helps maintain healthy teeth from the start.
Raising your child includes taking care of their dental health. Even though kids eventually lose their baby teeth, dentistry for children is important to establish good oral hygiene habits early on and prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral risk factors that can impact the formation of adult teeth. Early visits to the dentist help kids establish good oral health care habits that last a lifetime.
Pediatric dentistry specializes in providing dental treatment for children. Infants and young kids experience dental visits in entirely different ways than adults do, and they require unique distractions, gentle reassurance, and kid-sized dental tools for a successful result.
Many parents wonder when their child should start visiting the dentist. The recommendation is that kids should have their first appointment by their second birthday, or within six months of getting their first tooth. Infant dentistry presents tricky challenges that pediatric specialists are uniquely qualified to address: babies cry at the first sign of aggravation, and they’re unresponsive to requests to open their mouths.
Pediatric dental services we provide include:
As a general dentistry office, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and positive experience for all of our patients, including young children. Many children do very well in our office, and we are always happy to see them and gauge how they respond to the dental setting. However, if a child is especially anxious, resistant, or fussy, it may be more beneficial for their comfort and long-term dental outlook to visit a pediatric dental office that specializes in treating children. Our goal is always to ensure the best experience and care for your child, whether that’s with us or with a pediatric specialist.
Every child is unique, and our priority is to ensure they have a positive experience at the dentist so they can build great memories and healthy habits from the start. Many children feel comfortable at our general dentistry practice and are able to complete cleanings, exams, and procedures with ease—making it convenient for your whole family to receive care in one location.
Some children, however, may feel anxious, uncooperative, or need a little extra TLC from a pediatric dental office that specializes in working with younger patients. We’re happy to schedule an appointment to see how your child responds to a visit. Often, parents start by bringing their child to watch while they get their own teeth cleaned, and then we invite the child to try. From there, we can determine if they’ll do well here or if they might have a more positive experience in a pediatric setting.
Our goal is simple: to help every child enjoy their dental visits—whether that’s with us or with a pediatric dentist—so they feel confident and comfortable about their oral health for years to come.
Don’t delay in starting or maintaining dental care for your child. Contact us today to schedule your child’s first — or next — pediatric dental appointment. Every kid deserves a healthy, happy smile!
