Pediatric Dentistry
Receiving high-quality dental treatment is just as important for children as it is for adults. We take great pride in helping our younger patients achieve excellent oral health and pediatric dental services in the community.
Receiving high-quality dental treatment is just as important for children as it is for adults. We take great pride in helping our younger patients achieve excellent oral health and pediatric dental services in the community.
Taking care of your teeth is one important aspect of keeping yourself healthy. Dentists will always share the same basic advice for maintaining your teeth’s excellent health and appearance: Brush and floss your teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay, pay a visit to your dentist at least twice a year, avoid using your teeth for opening or tearing things, and steer clear of foods and beverages that can cause stains.
Dental care for children, however, will be relatively different. Your trusted family dentist can explain how extra assistance and attention are required in looking after your kids’ teeth. Visiting the dental clinic — not to mention having to sit still in a chair while someone peers inside their mouth and uses different tools — can be a strange and even frightening experience for them, so it helps to find a professional who can expertly meet the needs of your whole family. At Porters Neck Dental Aesthetics, we provide a welcoming, comfortable, and fun environment so kids don’t fear their dental visits. Call our office to schedule your child’s appointment today!
Pediatric dentistry includes using sealants to help prevent cavities and tooth decay on a child’s back molars. This is a proven preventive treatment that works by applying a thin acrylic coating over the teeth and allowing it to harden, which keeps out unwanted bacteria and plaque that could otherwise harm the teeth.
Additionally, using fluoride applications to strengthen your child’s tooth enamel is extremely helpful in preventing decay. This involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth—bonding the enamel and keeping teeth strong and healthy—and even reversing decay.
Many kids’ dental problems are the same ones affecting adults, but as children’s teeth are still developing, untreated dental conditions can cause poor and misaligned tooth development, leading to a more serious problem as a child grows up.
Some of the most common issues with children are:
– Tooth decay
– Bad breath
– Sensitive teeth
– Thumb-sucking
– Gum disease
– Teeth grinding
– Canker sores
– Baby teeth-loss
– Over-retained primary teeth
– Dental anxiety
We provide a warm, fun, and friendly environment to help your children relax and feel more receptive to the examinations and treatments.
We encourage parents and family members to be with their children and interact with them throughout the treatment to further strengthen feelings of safety and security.
Our staff will carefully go through the dental evaluation and the available and recommended treatment options with the parents so they can arrive at a fully informed decision.
Teaching children about good dental care habits can help lay a firm foundation for excellent dental self-care for the rest of their life. This is why choosing the right dentist is important.
If you have more questions about pediatric dentistry or want to schedule an appointment, please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss further.
