Question 1

What is the difference between a dentist and a pediatric dentist?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric dentists are dentists who choose to focus their practice on providing dental care for children, similar to how pediatricians are doctors who specialize in treating children. We have many years of experience treating kids and patients with special needs, and our offices are specially designed for young patients. Pediatric dentists receive an additional two to three years of education and training after graduating from dental school, making them the best choice to provide dental care for your little ones.

Question 2

How often should children see the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Children, like adults, should see a dentist every six months for dental check-up, which includes a comprehensive oral evaluation and dental cleaning.

Question 3

When should children start seeing a dentist?

Accepted Answer

It’s recommended that around the age of 12 months, or within six months of the eruption of their first tooth, children start seeing a dentist for routine preventive care. These early visits keep your child’s teeth healthy and help them feel comfortable at our office.

Question 4

Should I sedate my child for dental work?

Accepted Answer

We provide safe forms of dental sedation for patients who need help staying calm during dental procedures. It’s always best for kids to undergo procedures without sedation, but it’s also important to ensure that their appointments are trauma-free. Please let your child’s dentist know ahead of time if you have any concerns regarding dental sedation so we can discuss them with you.

Question 5

What age should kids get braces?

Accepted Answer

There’s no correct age for children to get braces, but by the age of seven, all kids should have an initial visit with an orthodontist. Phase 1 orthodontics, which includes space maintainers, habit appliances, and palate expanders, may be needed at this time, or we may recommend that your child simply be monitored to ensure proper jaw development.

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What is the difference between a dentist and a pediatric dentist?

How often should children see the dentist?

When should children start seeing a dentist?

Should I sedate my child for dental work?

What age should kids get braces?

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