Keeping your child's smile healthy

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Pediatric dentistry

Good oral hygiene habits — and care — start early. That’s why our pediatric dentists see children starting in infancy and throughout adolescence to help prevent tooth decay and cavities through routine dental care.

And should your child need treatment for an injury or orthodontics (braces), we have specially trained oral surgeons and orthodontists to treat your child.

When should your child see a pediatric dentist?

Because primary teeth typically start to come in around 6 months of age, your child should start seeing a pediatric dentist by age 1 or within 6 months after their first tooth erupts.

Even if your child seems too young, or doesn’t have a lot of teeth, your pediatric dentist can help teach you proper techniques for keeping their smile healthy for years to come.

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Routine dental care

Tooth decay impacts many children, so our focus is on prevention and building good dental hygiene habits.

Our pediatric dentists provide care and treatments, including routine cleanings every 6 months, as well as fluoride treatments, sealants and cavity care.

Conditions we treat

Our pediatric dentists, oral surgeons and orthodontists provide a full range of oral care for children — from routine cleanings to braces and surgical correction. Our specialists provide services and care for:

Cavities and tooth decay
Cleft lip/palate
Crooked teeth, overbites and spacing between teeth
Dental trauma
Growths or tumors in the mouth, lips or jaw
Injuries
Oral infection
Root canals (baby root canals and root canals on front permanent teeth) and pulp therapy
Sealants and fluoride
Tooth removal (extraction)
Tooth restorations
Surgical repair of teeth, gums, jaws and palate

How to prepare your child for their first appointment

If your child is 6 months old, he or she may not feel nervous about visiting the dentist just yet. But if your little one is older, having anxiety about the visit is completely normal. Here’s how you can prepare your child for their visit:

Talk to your child about what to expect; find child-friendly books or online resources to help guide your conversation.
Try to avoid scheduling your child's appointment during their usual naptime
Make sure you plan extra time for your child’s appointment. This way, they aren’t rushed and are more likely to feel at ease.

Our child-friendly approach

We know that every child is different. That’s why our pediatric dental team is flexible and will take special measures to make sure your child is comfortable during cleanings and procedures. Should your child need it, we also offer options to keep them more comfortable, such as: