Pediatric Dentistry

Dental care is important throughout life, and it is especially vital to the healthy development of infants, toddlers, children, tweens, and teens. Dental care keeps children's teeth healthy with preventative treatments and the early detection and treatment of oral health issues. Additionally, pediatric dentistry helps to ensure proper development with interceptive therapies. Routine dental care also helps children learn good oral hygiene habits and the importance of oral health for life.

Our pediatric dentist in Dallas enjoys working with children and families, providing personalized, age-appropriate pediatric dental care and experiences for patients from infancy through early adulthood.  

Why Choose Pediatric Dental Care for Your Child

Not every dentist is equipped or qualified to treat young patients. Pediatric dentists not only have additional education, training, and experience working with young patients, but they also have their offices equipped with special instruments and tools that are designed specifically for smaller mouths.

Pediatric dentists and their teams can monitor and evaluate a young patient's development to detect any signs of potential abnormalities or issues early on for the best treatment outcomes. Additionally, pediatric dentists provide treatment and recommendations tailored specifically to your child's age and stage of development.  

When to Start Visiting the Dentist and How Often to Come

A child should first visit the dentist when their first tooth erupts or by the time they celebrate their first birthday, whichever event occurs first. After a child's initial dental visit, most pediatric dentists will recommend that children continue routine dental exams on a biannual basis. Depending on a child's individual needs, however, dental visits might be more frequent.  

Pediatric Dental Care Treatments and Services

We provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, ranging from general and preventative dentistry to restorative and orthodontic treatments.  

Dental Examinations and Orthodontic Evaluations

During your child's dental examination, our pediatric dentist will examine their teeth, gums, and other maxillofacial structures. During this examination, we look for signs of any potential concerns such as tooth decay, dental caries (cavities), periodontal disease (gum disease), or orthodontic issues. During the appointment, we might also take a set of digital dental x-rays which allow us to evaluate the insides of your child's teeth and the structures below the gum line to screen for abnormalities or signs of oral health problems.  

Prophylaxis (Professional Teeth Cleaning)

Every routine pediatric dental appointment includes a professional teeth cleaning. Our dental hygienists always work with a gentle touch and use special pediatric tools to scale and polish your child's teeth. This process gently and thoroughly removes built-up plaque and tartar (calculus) from the surfaces of the teeth. This helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.  

Professional Fluoride Treatments

Professional fluoride treatments are important for your child's developing teeth. These treatments help to remineralize your child's tooth enamel, keeping it strong, reversing early tooth decay, and protecting their teeth from the development of dental caries.  

Dental Sealants

We recommend dental sealants for all permanent molars. Dental sealants are made of a thin layer of tooth-colored composite resin that is "painted" onto the chewing surface of the molars and then cured and hardened with a special light. Dental sealants smooth these chewing surfaces, making them easier to clean, while also protecting them against tooth decay.  

Education and Oral Hygiene Habits

Each pediatric dental appointment includes patient education aimed to help children learn about their professional dental treatments and also good oral hygiene habits and techniques.  

Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

In the event a child develops a cavity, we provide prompt treatment with tooth-colored dental fillings.  

Dental Bonding

We use dental bonding to repair chipped teeth and other minor concerns in children's teeth.  

Root Canal Treatment

Advanced tooth decay can lead to root canal therapy which might be necessary for preserving a natural tooth that has been significantly compromised by bacterial infection.  

Tooth Extractions

We do everything we can to preserve a patient's natural teeth, but extraction is still sometimes necessary. We ensure patients experience no pain or discomfort during these procedures.  

Dental Emergencies

We are equipped to handle dental emergencies. If your child has a knocked-out tooth, loose permanent tooth, severe tooth pain, or signs of an oral infection, contact our office right away.  

Restorative Dentistry

We have a wide array of restorative treatments designed to repair and restore the form and function of teeth affected by disease or injury.  

Child-Friendly Sedation

Child-friendly dental sedation can sometimes be necessary to help children have positive experiences at the dental office - especially during extensive or invasive procedures. We can help you determine whether sedation dentistry is appropriate for your child.  

Give Your Child a Healthy Start With Our Pediatric Dentist in Dallas

We've designed our dental office to feel calm, welcoming, friendly, and fun, and our entire team takes great care to ensure we help our patients develop positive associations with dental care and the dentist's office. We're proud to provide exceptional, comprehensive pediatric dentistry to patients from infancy through young adulthood.  

If your child is due for their next dental exam or is experiencing any symptoms of oral health problems, we encourage you to contact our office to request an appointment with our pediatric dentist in Dallas.  

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