First Visits

We strive to develop a dental home, a place where you and your child are comfortable and we can deliver excellent dental services. At the first visit, the child is acquainted with the dental office. A thorough examination, which includes a clinical exam and any necessary x-rays, will be performed. We use a tell-show-do approach in which everything that we intend to do is explained and shown to the parent and child before we do it.
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Routine Dental Visits

Regular dental visits help your child to stay cavity-free. Teeth cleanings remove debris that builds up on the teeth, irritate the gums and cause decay. Fluoride treatments renew the fluoride content in the enamel, strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. Hygiene instructions improve your child's brushing and flossing, leading to cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
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Cavities and Restorative Visits

We make every effort to make you and your child comfortable during these visits. We will explain each step of the process in “child friendly” language. You will be allowed to be with your child for support. We will use tooth colored restorations whenever possible and treatment options will always be reviewed.
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Tooth Sealants

Sealants are a plastic material (resin) that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the permanent molars. They are meant to be used as a preventative measure to keep teeth cavity free. Once the pits and groves are covered, food and plaque cannot get in, forming a barrier against acid attacks. The application is fast and comfortable and can effectively protect the teeth for many years.
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Emergency Dental Care

If your child has a dental emergency please call the office right away. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. We have a doctor on call at all times in the event that your child needs to be seen.
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Braces

Many children will ask the infamous question “Do I need braces?” There are many different reasons that we refer patients to the orthodontist ranging from an incorrect bite to cosmetic appearance. Whatever the case, our doctors will review the need for orthodontic interception at routine visits.
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Microabrasion Stain Removal

Microabrasion is a technique used in an attempt to improve the appearance of discolored permanent teeth. Discolorations can come from many different things, such as excess fluoride during the development of those teeth or trauma to the tooth. A compound is used on the teeth to remove superficial stains and discoloration.
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Sedation Options

Most children are calm in our office environment; however some children, either due to age, anxiety and/or the inability to relax in a dental office, need support. First, we may use nitrous oxide. It is a colorless and odorless gas used to reduce anxiety. Next, we offer conscious sedation. This is a combination of oral medications and nitrous oxide. Lastly, if necessary, we have the ability to use outpatient general anesthesia in a hospital environment.
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