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Finding a dentist that your child is comfortable with can be a challenge. While some kids may be unafraid of visiting the dentist, others may find the experience to be incredibly stressful. In these cases, sedation dentistry may be the way to go. Sedation dentistry is a great way for those who are anxious about…
Sedation is Safe: Sedation is not the same as anesthesia, so does not carry the same level of incapacitation, nor after-effects. Because a patient is not fully unconscious as in anesthesia, there is typically less recovery time, with less sense of amnesia experienced. Because a patient is mostly conscious during sedation, breathing and reflexes operate…
Low Profile One of the main reasons why Invisalign is as popular as the name suggests is that it is almost invisible. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is less conspicuous. This is a great benefit for children and teens who can often be confident. Oral Hygiene is Easier It can be difficult to get children to…
Your small children’s teeth are relatively new, but they can end up with some of the same dental issues as their parents and other adults. Parents’ quick responses to any developing symptoms will save time, money and any unnecessary pain. Some dentists are especially trained to manage unique pediatric dental issues which include young and…
The thought of your child needing dental fillings can be intimidating, but with the right information and preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Here we will discuss what you need to know about pediatric dental fillings and how they can help maintain your child’s dental health. When Are Fillings Necessary? Fillings are necessary when a…
There are many different dental appliances used with pediatric patients today. Braces are still the #1 method used for straightening teeth and correcting misalignment in children’s teeth. They work by putting pressure on the teeth or jaws to move them into a preferred position. Today’s braces are not the “mouthful of metal” we know from…
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Smile Center For Kids, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old-school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait a minute,”…
As parents or caregivers, it is important to establish good dental care habits in children as early as possible. According to the American Dental Association, children should begin seeing a dentist as soon as their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Along with regular dental check-ups, it is important to teach children the…
Different from general anesthesia, which leaves a patient unconscious, dental sedation is intended to simply to lessen a child’s anxiety or pain during dental visits. In some cases, a child may become somewhat drowsy or less active while sedated, but this will reverse after the procedure is completed and the sedative wears off. When Would…
Dental health is an important part of everyone’s life, but for children, it is especially important. Children can often get cavities and require fillings to restore their teeth to health. This process can be intimidating for parents and caregivers, so here are the basics of what you need to know about your child’s tooth fillings.…
