Pediatric and preventive dentistry focuses on maintaining children's oral health through early detection, prevention, and treatment of dental issues. It includes routine check-ups, cavity prevention, and treatments to ensure healthy teeth from a young age.
Available Treatments
- Kids' Root Canals
- Topical Fluoride Applications
- Pit & Fissure Sealants
- Space Closure Treatment
- Splinting for Tooth Support
FAQs
Everything You Need to Know About Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry focuses on the oral health of children from infancy through adolescence. It includes preventive and corrective treatments to ensure healthy teeth and gums.
The American Dental Association recommends that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday or when their first tooth appears.
Regular brushing, flossing, limiting sugary foods, and professional fluoride treatments can help prevent cavities in children.
Fluoride treatments help strengthen enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay and cavities. They are beneficial for both kids and adults.
Pit and fissure sealants are protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent food particles and bacteria from causing cavities.
