WHY CHOOSE A CHILDREN’S DENTIST?
The Quality, Friendly Care Developing Smiles Need
SmileTown: Just Kids Dentistry is a kids-only dental practice that focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions to help young smiles grow and remain healthy over time. As a parent, you have options when it comes to choosing an oral healthcare professional for your child, but you should know there is a difference between a general dentist and a children’s dentist. Since we are passionate about young smiles, let us share why you should consider visiting a dental professional who is solely dedicated to treating growing and developing grins.
How is a Children’s Dentist Different from a General Dentist?
All dentists must complete their dental degree (DDS or DMD) from an accredited dental school, which usually requires three years of schooling. After graduating, they may choose to pursue general dentistry, which involves treating adults primarily, or they may decide to become a children’s dentist, which requires an additional two to three years of education and hands-on training.
What are the Benefits of Taking My Child to a Children’s Dentist?
Deciding to bring your child to see a children’s dentist has many benefits, including:
- Additional training in children’s dentistry, including being able to perform various kid-friendly procedures (i.e., pulp treatment, dental fillings, etc.)
- Administration of sedation to create a more comfortable environment and experience
- Kid-Friendly atmosphere to help children feel more at ease when visiting the dentist’s office
- Comprehensive care that is tailor-made to each stage of life (infancy to adolescence)
- Dentists are willing to educate young patients and their parents on ways to improve oral hygiene habits
What Ages Do Children’s Dentists Treat?
It depends on the dental practice, but many children’s dentists provide appropriate dental services to infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. From 0-18, young patients can receive necessary oral healthcare solutions that will follow them as they grow and develop over time. This provides a clearer path for patients so they will be better prepared for adulthood.
Dentistry for Infants
At our SmileTown dental offices, our dentists believe in starting good oral habits early on, which is why we offer dentistry for infants. With the arrival of baby teeth, often as young as six months of age, we can provide helpful tips to keep smiles healthy while also establishing a positive relationship with little ones and their parents.
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Dentistry for Toddlers
As more teeth begin to erupt, the attempts to make time for good oral hygiene become increasingly difficult with little ones who are constantly on the move. Our dentists are here to provide the necessary care to keep children’s smiles free of cavities and developing properly. We’ll offer at-home tips to make brushing fun and enjoyable for growing toddlers.
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Dentistry for Children
The transition from toddlerhood to childhood can pass by quickly, as can the replacement of baby teeth with permanent ones. As children move into this new phase of life, our team is here to make sure their nutritional habits, oral hygiene routine, and routine checkups and cleanings align to create a thriving, healthy smile. We’ll closely monitor the changes occurring during this time and make appropriate suggestions should restorative or orthodontic treatment be required.
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Dentistry for Teens
Although teenagers are more self-sufficient, they can often neglect their oral hygiene because of other “more important” activities. The good news is that the SmileTown team is here to prepare these adolescents for adulthood by not only providing preventive and restorative services when needed, but also discussing essential ways to take proper care of their teeth and gums. Our dentists will spend time going over how one’s smile can positively or negatively affect personal and professional opportunities – a component many adult patients do not realize until later in life.
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Special Needs Children
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the same level of quality oral healthcare as everyone else, which is why our dentists are pleased to provide special needs dentistry. Available to both children and adults who require additional accommodation when receiving dental care, our team will create an environment based on their unique needs so that successful treatment is administered, and positive experiences are achieved.