- Dental ExaminationRadiographs (x-rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child’s dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions are not diagnosed, and a complete dental examination is not performed.
- X-raysPediatric dentists are particularly careful to minimize the exposure of their patients to radiation. With contemporary safeguards, the amount of radiation received in a dental x-ray is extremely small. The risk is negligible. In fact, the dental x-rays represent a far smaller risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem. Lead body aprons and shields will protect your child. Today’s equipment filters out unnecessary x-rays and restricts the x-ray beam to the area of interest. Digital x-rays and proper shielding assure that your child receives a minimal amount of radiation exposure.
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride TreatmentPeriodic preventive recall appointments will ordinarily be recommended twice each year, and will include an examination, preventive dental education, cleaning and fluoride treatment, and appropriate x-rays.
- Dental SealantsA sealant is a clear or tooth-colored coating material that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and molars), where four out of five cavities in children are found. This sealant acts as a barrier to food, plaque and acid, thus protecting the decay-prone areas of the teeth.
- CrownsKnocked Out PERMANENT Tooth: Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root portion. You may rinse the tooth but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on gauze or paper towel. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk. The tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth. The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
- Oral Surgery