Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth. Without proper dental care, children face possible oral decay and disease that can cause a lifetime of pain and complications. Today, early childhood dental caries—an infectious disease—is 5 times more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.
As a pediatric specialist’s office we are oriented to the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs. We center our practice on preventive dentistry. We believe that educating the parent and child about good oral care is the most important way to prevent dental disease. We encourage your continuing participation in your child’s oral care and you are welcome in the treatment area at all times.
