Pediatric Dentistry in Cape Coral, Florida

What You Need to Know About Pediatric Dentistry

Children's pediatric dentistry is a specialization that some dentists choose to take after they have completed their initial training at dental school. Pediatric dental specialists take two to three years of additional courses. Their training consists of working in hospitals so that they have experience dealing with complex dental care needs in children. In addition to this, they receive training in emergency dental issues that may require treatment by a pediatric oral surgeon. In most cases, a child is referred to a pediatric dentist by his or her family dentist or pediatrician. Pediatric dentists work closely with other medical care providers to provide customized treatment options for each child.

Why Should a Child See a Pediatric Dentist?

Since children’s dentists have undergone specialized training in pediatric dental care, they are able to deal with the constantly changing oral health care needs of children. Their special training makes it easier for them to diagnose and treat complicated oral health issues in children. Kid’s dentists can perform a dental cleaning on your child that will keep your child's teeth and gums from becoming diseased and decayed. A pediatric dentist can also advise you on how to get your child to brush and floss properly when at home.

At What Age Should My Child See a Pediatric Dentist?

Your child should visit a toddler dentist by the age of one or two. This will allow the dentist to search for any early signs of disease and decay. It will also allow a dental cleaning to take place. Many children feel scared when they first visit the dentist. To help your child feel more comfortable, you may want to offer a tooth-friendly reward for after the visit. This will allow your child to associate going to the dentist with positive things.

What Happens During a Child's First Dentist Visit?

At our practice, a first visit will consist of one of our dentists developing a treatment plan just for your child. X-rays will be taken, a thorough examination will be conducted and a dental cleaning for kids will be performed. You can also ask your dentist any questions that you have about teething and thumb sucking.

Pediatric Dentistry for Special Needs Children

Our dentists have lots of experience with special needs children. We're able to utilize sedation techniques and behavior management strategies that will keep your special needs child comfortable and at ease throughout his or her visit. To discover more about our individualized treatment plans for special needs children, contact our office today.

Our Doctors

At Main Street Dentistry, we ensure that each of our pediatric dental specialists is fully qualified for pediatric dentistry. We also ensure that our dentists have experience working with special needs children. Our experienced and compassionate staff will do everything that they can to ensure that your child is receiving the unique dental care that they need.

Pediatric Dental Services

Our practice can perform the following dental services for kids:

• Pediatric check-ups
• Pediatric dental cleanings
• Pediatric dental X-rays
• Pediatric periodontics
• Emergency pediatric services
• Services for special needs children
• Pediatric dental anesthesia
• Hospital dental care with general anesthesia

Pediatric Dental Anesthesia

Our pediatric dental specialists are trained in a wide variety of methods that help children feel relaxed during dental procedures. While some children with an intense fear of the dentists may react well to laughing gas, some children require more intensive sedation. We offer a variety of safe and effective sedation options at our office, including general anesthesia for child and toddler dental work. Each child is different, so the method of sedation will be determined by the child’s age and specific needs.

Hospital Dental Care with General Anesthesia

Sometimes, intensive dental work must be completed at a hospital to ensure your child’s comfort and safety. When dental work is completed at the hospital, your child will be placed under anesthesia and monitored by an anesthesiologist. Our dentists have experience treating patients with special challenges, including developmental disabilities, chronic medical problems, and other situations. We work closely with pediatricians, oral surgeons, and anesthesiologists to ensure the best possible outcome for your child.

Information for New Patients

Are you concerned about the cost of pediatric dental visit? Talk to our staff to find out if your dental insurance is accepted by our office. We can also arrange flexible financing and payment plans to help you afford your child's dental care.

If you'd like to book an appointment with one of our dentists, call us or use our online scheduling tool. You can also print out the below patient information form to save time at your first visit. If you must cancel your appointment, be sure to do so 24 hours before your appointment.