Pediatric Dentistry in Clermont, Florida

What Is Children's Pediatric Dentistry?

A children's pediatric dentist is a dentist who has gone through an additional two to three years of training to offer dental services designed for the unique needs of children. As a part of their training, pediatric dental specialists spend time in hospitals learning how to deal with complicated dental cases. They also provide emergency dental care requiring treatment from a pediatric oral surgeon. Many children are referred to see pediatric dentists by a general family dentist or a pediatrician. Your child's pediatric dentist will work closely with those medical and dental care professionals to ensure that he or she receives proper treatment.

Should My Child See a Pediatric Dentist?

Since children's mouths are still developing, it's important that they see a dentist who has specialized in the unique dental needs that children have. Children’s dentists have completed special training that allows them to accurately diagnose and properly treat children's dental needs. In addition to this, kid’s dentists can professionally clean your child's teeth and gums. This process helps to prevent disease and decay from negatively impacting your child's oral health. The dentist can also help you establish excellent oral health care habits at home.

How Old Should My Child Be When They First Visit the Dentist?

Most pediatric dental specialists recommend that children see a toddler dentist between the ages of one and two at the latest. Seeing the dentist at such a young age can help the dentist find any early signs of dental health issues. It will also familiarize your child with receiving professional dental cleanings. If your child is scared while at the dentist, you can offer him or her a tooth-friendly treat after the visit. This will help positive associations to form for your child.

What Will a Pediatric Dentist Do at My Child's First Visit?

Your child's dentist will establish a customized treatment plan for your child. He or she will also take X-rays, conduct a dental cleaning for kids and thoroughly examine your child's teeth and gums for any signs of decay or disease. If you have any questions about issues such as teething or thumb sucking, you can ask your child's dentist.

How Can I Find a Dentist for My Special Needs Child?

If you have a special needs child who is afraid of the dentist, you will be relieved to know that our dentists have plenty of experience and training in treating your child. Our dentists are trained in behavior management strategies and sedation methods that will keep your child calm and comfortable throughout his or her treatment. To find out more information about the services that we provide to assist special needs children, contact our compassionate staff today.

Our Doctors

Our practice is proud of the fact that all of our dentists have undergone training in pediatric dentistry. They also are fully trained in treating special needs children. Our team of experienced professionals will work with your child's other medical providers to ensure that your child receives top-notch dental care that meets all of his or her needs.

Pediatric Dental Services

Main Street Dentistry provides the following services for pediatric patients:

• 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.

New Patient Information

If your child is in need of pediatric dental care, you may be concerned about the cost of pediatric dental visit. We recommend that you get in touch with your dental insurance provider to find out what kind of coverage your child has for pediatric services. In addition to this, we also have flexible payment plans and financing options that are available for you. This will help you to spread out the payments for your child's dental care bills.

Booking an appointment at our office can be done via our online scheduling tool or by phone. To save time at your visit, you can print and fill out a new patient information form and bring it with you at the time of your visit. If you have to cancel your appointment, please do so 24 hours before your child's visit is scheduled.