Dr. Sidney T. Cox and Dr. T. Dean Walker, along with our staff are pleased you have chosen to visit our website and would like to have the opportunity to care for your child. We know how important it is to have a comfortable relationship with your pediatric dentist, and our first concern is delivering superior dental care to your child.
Early examination is key in your child's overall dental health, and we know as a parent you may have questions. Please browse through our site. If you do not find the information you are looking for, please call or e-mail our office. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with you and your child.
Early examination is key in your child's overall dental health, and we know as a parent you may have questions. Please browse through our site. If you do not find the information you are looking for, please call or e-mail our office. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with you and your child.
Services
Our office employs Registered Dental Assistants, all registered with the State of Tennessee. Each hold specialty certifications in Sealant Application, Coronal Polishing, Monitoring Nitrous Oxide and Radiology. Each is also certified in CPR and has trained for in-office emergencies. They have had training in hospital dentistry and meet all requirements for continuing education.
Our office files claims with most private dental insurance companies. We are "in-network" providers for several companies. In some cases, our providers may not be listed as an "in-network" provider for your insurance, but it may allow "in-network" benefits due to there being no "in-network" pediatric specialty dental providers within a certain mileage.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child have their first oral/dental examination between 12-18 months. This first visit will consist of a comprehensive oral exam and cleaning. This early examination will provide a baseline for future exams. It is important to detect decay early to lessen the need for more extensive restorative treatment.
Proper personal oral hygiene is really a simple matter. It means this: Every surface of every tooth must be kept free from organized colonies of bacteria (plaque). Make our program a habit. Teeth can be maintained for a lifetime if the plaque is removed once a day, every day. Start on your upper right side.
Extensive decay can occur in baby teeth before the age of 24-30 months and often less than 12 months of age. Children who go to bed with a bottle or sippy cup, or whose liquid diet consists of juices and/or sugared drinks, have a greater incidence of decay. Early childhood caries (ECC) are most often due to poor or improper oral hygiene and diet, especially prolonged night-bottle feeding and use of the sippy cup.
