Smiles Pediatric Dental Care

Products And Services

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  Pediatric Dentistry

  Pediatric dentists treat children from birth through college. If your child has pediatric dental considerations that persist into their adult years, they will typically continue seeing a pediatric dentist for those needs. Generally, your dentist will direct you to a pediatric dentist if they believe your child needs specialized care that only a pediatric dentist can provide. You can also opt for a pediatric dentist if you’d like to take advantage of their experience.

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  Fluoride Treatments

  For children 6 years and younger, fluoride is a necessary part of the development of healthy permanent teeth. The use of fluoride and its benefits can continue even after the permanent teeth have arrived. Both children and adults can benefit from fluoride treatment.

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  Digital X-Rays

  Digital X-rays offer countless improvements over the results of traditional X-rays. After the sensor has taken an image of your teeth, it is instantly projected onto the office screen where your dentist can view it.

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  Emergency Children’s Dentistry

  Our office offers emergency dental services any time day or night. However, knowing when to call 911 or when to come straight to your dentist will take your parental instincts. Consider what happened and what pain/symptoms your child is experiencing to make the right decision. Assuming it’s a lost tooth or something that needs special attention from your dentist but isn’t life-threatening, calling our office is probably the way to go.

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  Dental Cleanings

  Your dentist will have professional tools and specialized knowledge, meaning they will look for things you may not know about or be able to see without a good light and tools in hand. A dentist will be able to check for early signs of decay, and the hygienist will also give a deeper cleaning than at-home brushing allows for

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  School Dental Exams

  During your child’s back-to-school dental visit, the dentist is likely to take X-rays to see how your child’s teeth are developing. They’ll also use this as an opportunity to look at the roots of your child’s tooth and make sure they are healthy. X-rays will only be taken as necessary and your child may not require them.

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  Dental Sealants

  Dental sealants are used to protect the chewing surface of teeth from decay. They are used on the surface of the permanent back teeth, the premolars and molars, to help protect these teeth from decay that will occur from chewing and eating food regularly.

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  Dental Restorations

  If your child plays sports, they should always wear a mouth guard to help protect their teeth. However, it can’t prevent all injuries from happening. Oftentimes, our children don’t realize their limitations and they may get themselves into trouble with their dental health.

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  Athletic Mouthguards

  If your child plays any kind of sport where a mouthguard is recommended or required, it’s suggested that you talk with a dentist about getting a mouthguard custom formed to their teeth. With advanced tools and technology to fit a mouthguard to their teeth, your dentist will be able to make one that is comfortable, form-fitting, and stays in place.

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