Pediatric Dentistry & Children
From oral hygiene tips for kids at home, to preparing for office visits and even handling common pediatric dental emergencies, you can learn all about about our pediatric dental services for children in this section.
Nitrous Oxide & Conscious Sedation
What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous Oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is a safe and effective conscious sedation technique for both adults and children to help patients feel relaxed, relieve dental anxiety, and help make certain dental procedures easy and stress-free for patients. Nitrous oxide may also be used in...
Pediatric Dental Development
This resource contains information regarding general healthy dental growth and development for children - from pregnancy through age 7, as well as some tips for parents and common questions and issues to be on the lookout for as you watch your child grow and develop. Dental Development During Pregnancy Babies...
Pediatric Dental Sealants
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. Sealants are made of a plastic material, and are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of...
Pediatric Space Maintainers
What is a Space Maintainer? Baby teeth are important for dental development because they hold the place for and help guide adult teeth into their proper places as your child grows. Normally baby teeth are pushed out by adult teeth, but in some cases, a dental emergency or decay and dental...