Expert Pediatric Dentistry for Healthy Smiles
Our team of pediatric dentists, dedicated to children and teens, undergoes advanced training in children's dentistry, ensuring expertise in addressing diverse oral health and developmental issues. From toddlers to teens, we're here to nurture a happy, healthy, and confident smile throughout your child's early stages.
Addressing Oral Issues
Continuous oral issues can affect more than just tooth health. Cavities, bleeding gums, and oral problems may impact eating, potentially leading to malnutrition and influencing speech development. Learn how our pediatric dentists collaborate with you to instill proper oral care, preventing issues that extend beyond dental health.
Specialized Care
Our experienced team, adept at working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, ensures a safe and comfortable dental experience. Driven by a passion for children, our professionals go beyond the basics, creating a reassuring environment even for the most anxious little ones. Trust us to make dental visits a positive experience for your child and for you!
Comprehensive Treatments
Beyond routine care, we offer specialized treatments, including cavity treatment and tooth restorations. Recognizing the impact of dental issues on eating and speaking, our team addresses chipped or sore teeth with expertise. For children requiring sedation, our pediatric specialists ensure a calm, caring, and friendly approach tailored to your child's unique needs. Contact Children's Dental Specialists today for expert dental care that prioritizes your child's comfort and well-being.
Common Services We Provide
Ensure your child's dental health with professional cleanings and fluoride applications every 6 months. High-risk patients may benefit from cleanings every 3 or 4 months, personalized to their needs for optimal teeth and gum protection.
Experience efficient digital X-rays that take half the time of traditional methods, emitting significantly less radiation. Our handheld device allows children to watch a movie during the process, making it a breeze for both parents and little ones.
Receive prompt therapy for diagnosed oral diseases or trauma. In case of emergencies like toothaches, knocked-out teeth, or fractures, contact us immediately for specialized care or referrals to appropriately trained doctors.
Protect your child's teeth from pit or fissure caries with timely sealants. Periodic monitoring ensures ongoing effectiveness, and we'll remove or replace sealants as needed over the years.
Composite fillings and tooth-colored restorations are employed to treat decay, cracks, or fractures in teeth. After removing the affected part, a composite filling is applied. Various filling materials exist, each with unique pros and cons. Currently, composite and silver amalgam fillings are predominant. Due to their tooth-colored nature, composite fillings seamlessly blend with natural teeth, making them ideal for visible areas and front teeth. This aesthetic advantage sets them apart, offering a visually pleasing alternative for dental restoration.
Dental amalgam is a common restorative material for posterior teeth, effectively restoring both primary and permanent teeth.
When a tooth is challenging to restore with a traditional filling or needs pulpal therapy, crowns are vital for protection. Primary teeth are commonly restored with stainless steel crowns, known for durability. Options like stainless-steel crowns with white facings or all-white zirconia crowns enhance aesthetics. In pediatric cases, the durability of stainless steel crowns makes them a preferred choice. Various crown types cater to specific needs, ensuring effective tooth restoration and lasting oral health.
Infected or injured teeth may require extraction, a straightforward process, especially in children.
When a child's baby tooth is lost before the arrival of the replacement adult tooth, we may recommend a space maintainer to preserve the gap. These can be positioned on one side of the mouth or extended across both sides.
For habits like thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting, we provide effective treatments. Our solutions often involve habit appliances and other prescribed options to address and correct these behaviors.
Nitrous oxide, a colorless and nearly odorless gas, serves as a safe and efficient analgesic/anxiolytic agent, calming a child's anxiety and pain during dental procedures. Its rapid absorption ensures swift onset and recovery for a positive dental experience.
In cases where conventional treatments fall short of calming an extremely anxious child, the lingering fear from unpleasant dental experiences can lead to lifelong neglect of oral health. The positive news is that this fear can be reversed, fostering a favorable perception of dental visits. Our mission at Children's Dental Specialists is to deliver warm, compassionate, and quality dental care. Through gentle and caring treatments, we aim to instill confidence and a lasting positive impression of dental care in your child. We provide various options, including oral sedation and hospital dentistry at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, tailored to the unique needs of our young patients and parents.
Children experiencing severe dental phobia, extensive dental decay, or complex medical conditions find significant benefits in hospital dentistry. This approach completes treatment in one appointment, utilizing general anesthesia for the patient's comfort. Our skilled doctors hold special hospital privileges at Children's Hospital of Michigan (DMC) in Detroit, ensuring comprehensive care both in the hospital and our offices. The decision to pursue dental treatment under general anesthesia at the hospital will be thoroughly discussed during your visit with one of our pediatric dentists.
When your child's baby or adult teeth exhibit large cavities near or into the nerve tissue, pulpal therapy may be necessary. Our interventions may involve a pulpotomy (removing infected nerve tissue, leaving healthy tissue), a pulpectomy (complete removal of nerve tissue from canals), or root canal therapy. Symptoms indicating the need for pulpal therapy include:
Early detection during regular check-ups helps address these issues promptly.
Post-Operative Forms
For your convenience, we provide Post-Op Forms for parents and guardians following procedures involving sedation or local anesthesia. Download and complete these forms to ensure a smooth post-operative period. Your child's well-being is our priority, and these forms help us maintain open communication for optimal care.