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Pediatric Dentistry
Learn about Pediatric Dentistry
As a kid-friendly dentist in Dallas Texas, we treat young children and are the best place to bring your preschooler and elementary age child for their first checkup. We realize that a lot of parents don’t bring their children to the dentist until they are much older. This, however, is a mistake. Your child can develop cavities as young as their toddler years and visiting our kid-friendly dentist's office, is one way to prevent them.
Children’s Dental Checkups & Cleanings
During your child’s first visit, we spend more time discussing best practices at home and treatments to consider in the future, especially when not many of their teeth have erupted yet. As they get acclimated with our dental office, we will be able to perform more detailed exams of their mouth and complete cleanings to remove plaque and tartar. Keep in mind that teeth can begin developing decay as soon as they erupt, so we will make sure that their smiles are healthy and free of any problems while they are here.
Dental Sealants
While children are practicing their at-home oral care, it helps to have some additional protection during their early years of development. With dental sealants, we can easily and affordably provide this service. Dental sealants make use of composite resin to seal vulnerable teeth away from food debris and plaque (particularly the molars and premolars.) Once applied to the teeth and cured, they should last for several years, giving you and your child more confidence during at-home brushing and flossing.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride is found in foods, your neighborhood’s public drinking water, and in most cases the oral care products you use. Routine fluoride application is essential for keeping teeth strong and healthy, which is why we provide treatments with it following your cleaning. In most cases, we will apply fluoride once every six months, which is typically often enough to keep decay and cavities at bay, especially for children who are still learning their brushing and flossing.
Athletic Mouthguards
Teeth are extremely vulnerable to damage when they are not properly protected while playing contact sports. This means, if you have a family member who loves to play football, basketball, hockey, or a similar sport where the chance for impact is high, we recommend a custom-made athletic mouthguard. Unlike store-bought solutions, our mouthguards are made to fit as comfortably and effectively as possible. This ensures that your child will actually want to use it every time they practice and play!
