Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry

Dental X-rays are important tools in pediatric dental care. They allow pediatric dentists to diagnose and treat conditions that cannot be detected during clinical examination. When dental problems are diagnosed early on, treatments are usually simple and more affordable.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a routine X-ray exam every six months to detect cavities developing between teeth of children with a high risk of tooth decay.Children with a lower risk require X-rays less frequently. Children require dental X-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and change rapidly.

Examinations and professional cleanings are the cornerstones of pediatric preventative dentistry. By getting to know your child - and their mouth - our team at Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry can monitor for proper growth and development, be on the lookout for problems, and prevent any emerging issues before they become severe.

Fluoride treatment can be performed at your child's routine dental visit. Topical fluoride varnish can easily be painted or brushed on the tooth enamel after a dental cleaning. However, the fluoride treatment alone may not be completely effective in preventing cavities without proper tooth brushing.

Restorative dentistry includes treatments such as crowns, fillings, and more. These dental services can address several issues in pediatric patients. First, many restorative treatments help prevent the need for more extensive and invasive procedures. For example, a cavity that is caught early and receives a filling is less likely to result in extensive decay and pain than a cavity that goes untreated.

Visiting the dentist can be stressful for grown-ups, and we understand that anxiety may be amplified in children. While we make every effort to put your child at ease and keep them comfortable and relaxed, we offer sedation options when appropriate. Nitrous oxide, sometimes referred to as "laughing gas, " is a common dental sedative.