SERVICES

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Crowns
• Implants
• Dentures
• Veneers
• Prosthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Bridges
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Teeth Whitening
• Ectodermal Dysplasia
• TMJ Treatment
• Root Canal
• Inlay/Onlay

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Why fill a baby tooth if it will only fall out eventually?
A baby tooth saves space for the permanent teeth and helps guide them into position. If the baby tooth is lost too soon due to decay or trauma, the teeth beside it may shift into the empty space. Permanent teeth will not have room to come in properly, creating a crowded or crooked teeth. This condition can lead to extensive and costly orthodontic treatment if a space maintainer is not put in to hold the space. It is less expensive to restore a tooth than replace it with a space maintainer. Remember: some baby teeth are not replaced until a child is 10 or 12 years old.

Subsequent Visits
If your child has no cavities we recommend a recall appointment in six months for prevention. If your child does require treatment, an explanation of the dental procedures, written estimate and your specific insurance coverage are discussed with you. In order to make your child more comfortable we may recommend any of the following treatment:

• Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Most commonly known as "laughing gas". It is the mixture of two gases widely used in pediatric dentistry due to its calming effects and safety. When it is inhaled, it has a calming effect on the patient. The relaxed state it produces in the patient allows him/her to respond more favorably to treatment. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is very safe. Your child will remain fully awake and alert and can respond easily to stimuli. It is eliminated quickly from the body with normal breathing.
• Oral Conscious Sedation: This an oral medication administered and monitored by the pediatric dentist at the office which allows the child to better cope with any anxiety or fear.
• Intravenous (IV) Sedation: IV sedation is recommended for extensive treatment, lack of cooperation due to young age or sometimes children with special needs. A board-certified anesthesiologist provides IV Sedation in our office and monitors your child from start to finish and during recovery. During IV sedation your child will be asleep and will not remember the procedures that have taken place. This ensures that they safely receive the treatment they need all at once and that they do not grow to be afraid of going to the dentist. The anesthesiologist will talk with you prior to the visit to provide the pre- and post-anesthesia instructions and answer any questions you may have.

Special Needs Patients
We welcome special-needs patients here, where we are specially equipped to handle their unique needs. Children with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders and other learning and developmental challenges need extra attention to address their physical and emotional needs. Pediatric dentist have had additional two years of training. This qualifies us to treat medically or physically compromised children. Often these children require the administration of general anesthesia in order to accomplish dental treatment. All dental work required is done in one appointment.