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How often should children sit down for a checkup and cleaning visit with our team? The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends an appointment every six months starting at age two, and we agree! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about when kids need a checkup, and what happens during these important visits.
As exciting as it can be to watch your child grow up, it is important to look out for developmental issues that can negatively impact their health and appearance. One benefit to consistent pediatric dental checkups is that parents receive regular updates about the development of their little one’s smile and oral structures. Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office uses careful examinations and digital x-ray technology to assess our patients’ development over the course of their visits. We can monitor their progress as they lose their primary (“baby”) teeth and receive their replacements, and we can look for early warning signs of developmental trouble we can help resolve. (more…)
At age two, kids need to undergo a checkup and cleaning every six months. But the first visit to the dentist should happen at around age one. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about what to expect from your children’s initial visits, and how to protect their smiles with good homecare habits.
Dental emergencies can happen for a number of reasons, from biting down on hard objects like pens or ice, or a sports related injury. Without treatment, this could mean eventual cavities or infection. To avoid this, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist could offer dental emergency treatment, and advice for easing initial discomfort.
We offer digital x-rays and intraoral cameras to diagnose a child’s smile, but in addition to the imaging system we use, we also have another advanced technology. Laser dentistry allows our team to comfortably and effectively treat a variety of minor and serious oral health issues. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the benefits of laser dentistry.
We want all children to feel relaxed and enjoy their time in our office. Even better, we want them to look forward to their next visit! To help kids feel relaxed when they see us, even if they have dental anxiety or special needs, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist could offer not only local anesthesia, but dental sedation.
Sometimes, a tooth cannot be treated with a dental filling or a crown. Sometimes, protecting the health and stability of the smile could mean the tooth in question needs to be removed. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about when a child needs a tooth extraction, and how we make this procedure a comfortable one.
When a tooth is infected, then a dental filling may not be enough to treat it and prevent serious complications. Instead, a root canal could be used to address the issue. For children, we have a conservative alternative with the pulpotomy. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the pulpotomy process.
When a tooth in your child’s smile is cracked or chipped, or has a cavity too severe to be treated with a dental filling, then we may recommend a full restoration. Also known as a crown, this can cover the tooth and restore your little one’s smile. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our dental crowns.
When we see a child for an exam and we find a cavity, we want treatment to prevent worsening pain or the onset of an infection. To provide treatment that is safe for kids of all ages, we opt for a metal-free option made using composite resin. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about dental fillings.