PEDIATRICS
Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care
Our doctors and staff have received extra training in pediatric dentistry and are dedicated to providing compassionate, comfortable care to every patient. From our newly designed waiting room, to age-appropriate toys and games in our hygiene bay, to specially mounted iPads for longer procedures, we work to give our patients an enjoyable dental experience!
Age One Visit & Early Care
A child's first dental visit should follow the eruption of the first primary tooth, usually around age one. We educate parents on hygiene, diet, and habits like thumb-sucking, and provide a dental home for emergencies.
Children with Special Needs
Patients with special healthcare needs are evaluated individually to determine how best to make them comfortable, using a readiness questionnaire and a picture story book that walks through the visit in child-friendly language.
Nitrous Oxide & Hospital Dentistry
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) offers a calming, conscious sedation option for anxious patients. For care that requires general anesthesia, our doctors hold privileges at Franciscan Hospital for Children.
Preventative Care
Recall visits every six months include cleaning, exam, fluoride and x-rays as needed, plus sealants and Silver Diamine Fluoride — a painless, no-drill option to slow or stop early decay.
Your Child's First Appointment
Parents are always welcome in the exam room. We use simple, friendly terms and playful interaction to make first cleanings and first fillings a positive experience — feel free to bring a favorite cuddly toy!
Teething & Mouth Trauma
Rubbing sore gums with a clean finger or cold, wet cloth helps during teething. If your child falls and injures their mouth, our pediatric dentists can be reached during and after office hours.
