At what age should my child first see a pediatric dentist?
We recommend bringing your child for their first dental visit by the time their first tooth appears or by their first birthday.
Pediatric dentistry specializes in providing dental care for children and focuses on creating a positive experience for children in a dental setting. In addition to teaching lifelong dental habits for a healthy smile, early dental care is important to take care of your child’s teeth because they aid in speech development, assist with eating and digestion, and help maintain space for permanent teeth.
Ensure your child’s smile stays bright and healthy with expert care from Stonington and Frenchtown Dental Associates. Schedule an appointment today to experience customized, gentle pediatric dentistry in a welcoming environment.
What Is Pediatric Dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry focuses on children's oral health, offering specialized care for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. At Stonington and Frenchtown Dental Associates, we emphasize the importance of caring for your child’s primary teeth, which play a critical role in speech development, chewing, and creating space for permanent teeth. Our goal is to help your child establish a lifetime of healthy dental habits in a safe and engaging environment.
Benefits of Pediatric Dentistry
- Healthy Smiles from the Start: Pediatric dentistry focuses on maintaining healthy teeth and gums during your child’s developmental years, preventing the onset of cavities or gum issues.
- Early Detection of Dental Issues: Regular visits allow our team to identify dental problems such as cavities, alignment issues, or potential complications early, providing timely solutions.
- Education for Lifelong Care: Our dentists not only treat but also educate children and parents on proper brushing, flossing, and nutrition to establish lifelong dental habits.
- Stress-Free Experience: By creating a friendly and gentle environment, we help children feel comfortable and reduce the anxiety often associated with dental visits.
Why Choose Stonington and Frenchtown Dental Associates?
- Gentle, Child-Friendly Approach: We prioritize your child’s comfort with a warm and inviting atmosphere that ensures their dental visits are positive experiences.
- Close-Knit Relationships With Our Team: We are glad to welcome you and your child to our small practice, where we will get to know you as a person.
- Expert Care You Can Trust: Our skilled team specializes in pediatric dentistry, using advanced techniques to provide safe, effective, and gentle treatments.
- Personalized Attention: Every child’s needs are unique. At our practice, we take the time to understand your child’s specific requirements and customize their care plan with precision and care.
Procedures Offered
- Healthy Smiles from the Start: Pediatric dentistry focuses on maintaining healthy teeth and gums during your child’s developmental years, preventing the onset of cavities or gum issues.
- Early Detection of Dental Issues: Regular visits allow our team to identify dental problems such as cavities, alignment issues, or potential complications early, providing timely solutions.
- Education for Lifelong Care: Our dentists not only treat but also educate children and parents on proper brushing, flossing, and nutrition to establish lifelong dental habits.
- Stress-Free Experience: By creating a friendly and gentle environment, we help children feel comfortable and reduce the anxiety often associated with dental visits.
Comprehensive Oral Evaluation / Digital Radiographs
An oral evaluation is recommended every six (6) months to prevent cavities and other dental problems. Digital imaging is a valuable diagnostic tool used to identify decay, extra teeth, bone defects, tumors, cysts and check the progress of previous procedures.
Cleaning
Regular cleanings help keep gums healthy and teeth cavity-free. A dental cleaning includes removal of tartar and plaque and polishing of the teeth to remove stains and prevent further buildup of plaque.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a natural substance that helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. Fluoride treatments are administered at this office as an important component of pediatric dental treatment. The fluoride is applied to the teeth in a gel, foam, or varnish form.
Mouthguards
Custom-fitted mouth guards from your dentist are preferable to cheaper products available from a store. Many school athletic programs require participants to wear a mouth guard. Athletes who are wearing braces will particularly benefit from a custom-fitted mouthguard.
