Pediatric dentistry
Dental care designed for children, in a setting and with an approach adapted to them.
First visit
With the first tooth or before age one
Age
Children and teenagers
Check-ups
Every 6 months, or as the dentist recommends
Pediatric dentistry is dental care for children and teenagers, with an approach and a setting designed for them from their very first visit to the office.
Caring for baby teeth matters: they hold the space for permanent teeth and help children chew and speak properly. A first visit is recommended when the first tooth comes in or, at the latest, before the first birthday, so your child gets familiar with the office and doesn’t associate it only with pain.
What it includes
- A first get-to-know-us visit: your child meets the team and the office, and we check their mouth.
- Evaluation of teeth, gums and habits like pacifier use or thumb-sucking.
- Prevention with cleanings, fluoride and sealants when appropriate.
- Treatment of cavities or other problems, explaining each step to your child and to you.
- Recommendations for the family on brushing and diet.
When does it make sense?
From the first tooth for regular check-ups, and right away if your child has pain, a spot or hole in a tooth, a blow to the mouth or swollen gums. If they need orthodontics later on, we coordinate with the specialist in that area.
“A first visit without fear shapes everything that follows.”
When should you take your child to the dentist?
Their first tooth came in
That's the time for the first visit, even with just one tooth.
Spots or holes in the teeth
A dark or white spot, or a cavity, can be decay even in baby teeth.
Discomfort when eating
They refuse some foods, complain when chewing or feel pain with cold and hot.
Pacifier or thumb-sucking after age 3
It can affect the shape of the teeth and the palate.
Treatment options
Check-ups and prevention
Exam, cleaning, fluoride and sealants on the molars to prevent cavities before they appear.
Treating cavities in baby teeth
They're restored so your child chews well and the tooth holds the place of the permanent one until it comes in.
Injuries and emergencies
Care for knocked, fractured or painful teeth, which are very common in children.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should they go for the first time?
When the first tooth comes in or before their first birthday. It's a short visit so they get used to the office.
Do baby teeth get fixed too?
Yes. Even though they fall out, they hold the place of the permanent teeth, and an infection in them can affect the tooth growing underneath.
How often should they go?
Usually every six months, or as often as the dentist recommends based on each child's cavity risk.
What if they're scared?
That's normal. The first visit is just to get to know us, and every procedure is explained to them step by step, at their pace.
Other services you may be interested in
Teeth whitening
Lightens your teeth and removes built-up stains and discoloration without touching the tooth's structure.
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Smile design
Veneers, contouring and whitening combined for a more balanced, natural-looking smile.
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Endodontics
Root canal treatment to save the tooth instead of extracting it.
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