Kid Friendly Dentist

Qualities That Make a Kid Friendly Dentist Unique

Our waiting room is kid friendly, ensuring our patients are at optimum comfort from the moment they walk through the door. We know that kids do not have the same patience as adults, so we do not think they need to have the same waiting space. Child friendly furniture, toys, reading materials, and other safe and fun items are available to entertain little hands and minds while they wait.

We also know that not all supplies are created equal. Dental tools made for adults are often too large to work correctly for procedures in smaller mouths and can cause discomfort or even damage. Our instruments and supplies are varied to fit even our littlest patients’ needs.

General Treatments Kid-Friendly Dentists Provide

Kid-friendly dentists offer services in four areas: education, tracking growth, prevention, and intervention. Examples of specific procedures include:

• Practicing flossing and brushing with children and their parents
• Making suggestions for a nutritious diet to prevent tooth decay
• Performing dental cleanings
• Applying sealants or topical fluoride
• Monitoring tooth development
• Developing treatment plans for oral injuries, teeth grinding, misalignment, and other issues

These dentists insert fun whenever possible. For example, they may suggest that children be allowed to pick out their own toothbrushes and toothpaste flavors. Here are other dental care tips for parents and caregivers:

• Use a timer to ensure that kids brush for two minutes or play a song while the child brushes
• Give rewards such as stickers or apple slices for good oral hygiene (avoid sugary treats)
• Read books and watch videos about teeth brushing and other aspects of dental hygiene

General Treatments Provided

Our team provides general oral health examinations and visits, along with more specialized treatments based on the needs of our young patients. We can provide sealants to help minimize the potential for decay and fillings when cavities become problematic in both baby teeth and permanent ones.

We also keep a close watch on how teeth are coming in behind baby teeth. We can use technology to spot problems before they become an issue. This allows us to perform preventive procedures and to create any necessary game plans early on, such as utilizing braces or retainers to minimize the effects down the road.

Areas of Health Kid-Friendly Dentists Look Out For

When going to a kid-friendly dentist, it is important for both the dentist and the parent to understand the importance of oral health and relay that in children’s terms. Kid-friendly dentists focus on certain areas of health that guide facial and maxillofacial development for proper growth. They look for conditions stemming from the gums, jawbone, underlying bone and tissues, and the teeth themselves.

By looking at the child’s foundation, they are able to curate an individualized treatment plan that addresses main issues first and subsequently progresses to minor issues. In most cases, they will begin by treating cavities, root canals, and orthodontic irregularities and then move on to cosmetic and preventative care next. Preventative measures, such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments, are often used simultaneously with other treatments for more effective and efficient oral development.