Pediatric Procedures
Children require special considerations when it comes to their dental health. Pediatric dentists are experts in these considerations, and can help children enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles throughout their childhood and into their adult lives. Although a child’s deciduous teeth (or primary teeth) are similar to the permanent teeth of their parents, a pediatric dentist understands that every dental treatment a child receives has a lasting impact on their still-developing permanent smiles. Therefore, much of pediatric dentistry focuses on prevention and the preservation of primary teeth to improve their chances of maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile for life.
Visiting a pediatric dentist is the best way to ensure that your child or children receive high quality preventative and general dental care. When one or more dental issues cause concern, a pediatric dentist can also offer children the best chance to recover from the issue with their teeth and smiles intact.