Children’s Dentistry
Children’s Dentistry
Sealants & Fluoride Treatment
Sealants are a plastic composite material that goes over the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Their purpose is to protect your teeth against bacteria to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Sealants have life-long lasting results and can help avoid further dental issues in the future.
Fluoride treatments are not just for children – they are just as vital in adulthood. This treatment takes only a few minutes to do and helps to fight cavities and tooth decay so your child can maintain the overall health of their teeth and gums. After the treatment, you may be asked not to rinse, eat, or drink for at least 10 to 30 minutes to allow the teeth to absorb the fluoride.
Space Maintainers
- Space maintainers can help preserve your child’s dental health until their adult teeth erupt. Space maintainers prevent surrounding teeth from shifting toward the empty socket where your child’s primary tooth used to be, ensuring that their adult tooth erupts properly. Often, they consist of a metal or acrylic material that is either fixed or removable.
How Do Children Lose Their Primary Teeth?
- Knocked-out from a fall or accident.
- Severe tooth decay.
- Missing teeth at birth.
- Diseases or conditions causing tooth loss.
Why Should Your Child Get A Space Maintainer?
- If a primary tooth is lost before the permanent tooth is ready to come in.
- If a permanent tooth is missing.
Space Maintainers
- Space maintainers can help preserve your child’s dental health until their adult teeth erupt. Space maintainers prevent surrounding teeth from shifting toward the empty socket where your child’s primary tooth used to be, ensuring that their adult tooth erupts properly. Often, they consist of a metal or acrylic material that is either fixed or removable.
How Do Children Lose Their Primary Teeth?
- Knocked-out from a fall or accident.
- Severe tooth decay.
- Missing teeth at birth.
- Diseases or conditions causing tooth loss.
Why Should Your Child Get A Space Maintainer?
- If a primary tooth is lost before the permanent tooth is ready to come in.
- If a permanent tooth is missing.
