Pediatric Dentistry | Child Dentist In South River
Checkup & Cleaning
We like to see your child on a regular basis for a check-up and cleaning (every 4-6-months). During a typical visit with our dentist, we do a thorough exam to assess the health of your child's teeth, gums, and mouth. We may take x-rays to check for cavities, clean and polish their teeth, and apply fluoride for cavity prevention. Before you leave, we will discuss and reinforce proper oral hygiene practice at home.
Dental Fillings
Typically, small cavities, or cavities on their front teeth, are fixed with a white composite filling, and big cavities on their back teeth and molars are fixed with stainless steel caps. Caps are used for larger cavities to help protect teeth from further issues, especially if they are permanent teeth. We recommend cleaning your child's teeth after every snack and meal to prevent the need for a dental filling.
Sports Guards
Does your child play a contact sport? To keep their teeth, gums, and smile protected, a custom-fit mouth guard would be a great place to start. The guards we use are form-fitting and come in a variety of colours.
Dental Sedation
Children can be fussy. To help make you and your child more comfortable at our office, we are proud to provide dental sedation to help keep your child at ease during most dental procedures we offer.
Dental Sealants
Sealants are a protective coating placed on the grooves of teeth (typically molars that are 6-years or older) to help prevent cavities. The sealant blocks food particles from getting trapped in pits and grooves of your child's teeth. The procedure is simple and non-invasive.
Space Maintainer
Baby teeth serve many important roles before they fall out, and one of their jobs is to hold the space for their adult teeth. When a baby tooth is lost early, we may need an appliance or “spacer” to ensure there will be enough room for their adult teeth to properly erupt.
Dental Emergencies
Children tend to be more care-free, and care-less, than grown-ups. We understand that accidents happen, and when they do, we are here to help your child. If your child has a dental emergency or dental trauma, call us immediately. We will fit you into our schedule as soon as possible.
Understanding Baby TeethPediatric dentistry is the fancy term we use to describe taking care of children’s teeth. Baby teeth begin erupting between 6-12-months, and continue until your child is 3-5-years old. As your child gets older, their baby teeth will begin falling out, typically starting by age 6.Read more →
Dental Sedation For KidsWe understand that not all children react the same way when visiting the dentist. Our goal is to help decrease that anxiety and to help your child feel more comfortable. Since each type of sedation we offer works differently, we will discuss the right option for your child during your consultation.Read more →
Thumb Sucking and Pacifier UsePacifier use and thumb-sucking are two of the most comforting aspects to a child. Most children begin sucking their thumb or fingers from a young age, with many even beginning inside the womb. Roughly 75%-95% of infants suck their thumbs, so chances are, there is a former thumb sucker in your family.Read more →
FrenectomyA tongue-tie is a physical condition limiting your child’s ability to use their tongue and it can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. A lip-tie is a condition where the upper lip is restricted, where the lip cannot move normally and may interfere with your child’s ability to eat.Read more →
History of the Tooth FairyMost children and parents are accustomed to the age-old tale of the Tooth Fairy – the tiny little fairy that collects baby teeth from under children’s’ pillows in exchange for currency, equal to the value of the tooth. Somehow, this tradition has wound up in households around the world. But where did it all start?Read more →