Pediatric Dentistry in Orange City, Florida

What Is Children's Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric children's dentistry focuses on the dental health of infants through adolescence. A pediatric dentist must have completed a minimum of two additional years of specialized training in the field of pediatric dentistry. Some of this training is in a hospital setting to enable the dentist to work with emergencies or severe dental needs that wouldn't typically be seen in a family practice. Our pediatric dentists will work closely with your general dentist, your pediatric oral surgeon, and your pediatrician to ensure that the overall needs of your child are met. If you have additional questions, call us.

Should I Take My Child to a Pediatric Dentist?

Children have different dental needs than adults because their teeth and bodies are still developing. A toddler dentist or a pediatric periodontics specialist has special training in meeting a child's unique needs. Not only are their bodies still growing and forming, but their emotions are also, and they may not understand the need for dental work, which can be intimidating. Our pediatric dental specialists have special skills training, so they're adept at putting your child at ease. They can show your child how to brush and floss in a manner that makes it fun, and your child may want to brush and floss more often.

What's the Best Age to Start My Child's Dental Visits?

For the best results, your child should start regular dental visits between the ages of one to two years. This will help instill a lifelong habit of good dental hygiene in them and will enable one of our pediatric dental specialists to detect cavities or decay that may be starting. During your appointment, we'll thoroughly examine your child's teeth and mouth to detect decay or cavities, we'll perform a dental cleaning for kids, and we may recommend additional procedures such as filling a cavity if that's necessary. In addition, if you provide your child with a treat after the appointment, they may begin a positive association with their dental appointment, which will last throughout their lives.

What's the Procedure for My Child's First Dental Visit?

When your child comes in for their first appointment, we'll construct a treatment regimen based on our exam and the results of the tooth cleaning. We'll probably need x-rays and an assessment from one of our kid’s dentists, and then we'll provide you with the results. This will also enable you to ask the dentist about issues such as teething or thumb-sucking.

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.

What Costs Are Involved in a Pediatric Dental Visit?

Your cost of pediatric dental visit will depend on several factors and will be unique to you. Factors that will influence the ultimate cost of your child's dental visit include:

• The amount of dental cleaning needed
• Any additional work that's needed, such as a filling or an extraction
• Any prescriptions that might be needed
• Your insurance coverage
• The rates your dental office charges

We realize that dental procedures can be expensive, but we don't want your child to forego the dental work that they need, so we accept most major credit cards, most insurance plans, many discount dental plans, and monthly payments. If you need dental work for your child but have a limited budget, then call our office before your appointment, and we'll work with you. We can also work with you on the day of your appointment but don't defer needed dental work.

Do Childrens Dentists Accept Special Needs Children?

If you have a special needs child who needs a dental appointment, then call our office. Dental visits can be intimidating for adults, and they can be positively harrowing for a special needs child. Our dentists have many years of specialized training that will enable them to treat your child while making them feel safe and secure during the procedures. In addition, they've been trained in special techniques for behavior management and sedation, so they'll be able to put your child at ease and allay your anxiety as well. When you call to make the appointment for your special needs child, be sure to let us know what accommodations you require, and we'll put together a personalized program for your special needs child.

If you need to make an appointment for children's pediatric dentistry, then call Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Orange City at (386) 878-4395, and we can help you. We're one of the best in the area, and we do our utmost to maintain our excellent reputation. Call us today.

We look forward to speaking with you and working with you.