Preventive care appointments include:

• Dental cleaning

• Routine x-rays to help track jaw and teeth development

• Reviewing patient’s oral healthcare practices at home

• Examining the mouth for any disease or decay

• Teaching and promoting oral hygiene routine in a positive way

• Assessing the child’s readiness for sealants and other preventive measures

Fillings

Dental fillings are a treatment option to help restore the function and appearance of a tooth that is damaged or decayed. Most commonly used to treat a cavity, having a tooth “filled” is a very common procedure and can be completed in one appointment at our office.

Cleaning

While baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they still play a major role in how your child’s adult teeth will emerge. Your child may need a gentle cleaning, which includes polishing teeth and removing any plaque, tartar, and stains. Regular visits should become a very positive experience that your child looks forward to every 6 months.  Along with an effective home oral hygiene routine, this winning combination will help ensure your child will have a healthy smile for life!

Extractions

Tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth from the mouth. Dental extractions are necessary if a primary tooth is preventing the normal eruption of a permanent tooth, or if a tooth has sustained extensive tooth decay or trauma that cannot be repaired, or if the tooth is impacted. Local anesthesia is used to ensure your child is as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.

Wisdom Teeth

These are the third and final set of molars that usually appear during the late teens to early twenties. In many individuals, the wisdom teeth often lack the proper space in the jaw to erupt fully or even at all, causing damage to adjacent teeth. Impacted teeth are more susceptible to other issues such as gum disease and tooth decay, because they are harder to keep clean, even with regular brushing and flossing. To prevent such issues, extracting one, several, or all of the wisdom teeth may be advised.

Prevention

Preventive dental care helps maintain good oral health. It combines regular dental check-ups along with developing good habits like brushing and flossing. Taking care of your teeth starts early in childhood and extends throughout the course of your life.

Pediatric white (zirconia) crowns

Pediatric crowns are long-term restorations for damaged or decayed teeth. White zirconia dental crowns are a stainless steel crown alternative option for children. The white zirconia dental crown is a metal-free esthetic crown that is certified biocompatible, extremely aesthetic and is the most durable material available today.