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Children’s Dentistry Lancaster
Creating Healthy Smiles for Young Children
Your child’s teeth are important for more than just a beautiful smile. They are also vital for their ability to learn how to chew and speak correctly. Although their baby teeth eventually fall out, they require care to ensure they serve their purpose while they are in place. In addition to brushing and flossing, it is best for them to receive children’s dentistry in Lancaster, TX, at least twice a year; however, not just any dental team will do. You need a dentist who provides the compassionate care young children need to feel at ease during their appointment, which is what you’ll find at our practice. Give us a call today to schedule your child’s next visit.
Why Choose Lancaster Family Smiles for Children’s Dentistry?
- Family-Friendly Dental Environment
- Convenient Evening Hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays
- We Welcome CHIP & Most PPO Dental Insurance
Comfortable Care for Children
Children have unique comfort requirements when it comes to visiting the dentist. They need a friendly dental team who helps them relax while building a trusted relationship with them. Our team provides complete dental care for young patients to create healthy, beautiful smiles.
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
We understand children can be a bit apprehensive when visiting a new dentist, which is why we take the time to talk to them first. They meet our dental team, so they become comfortable and familiar with the faces they see. If your child is still uncomfortable, we can help them relax with nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas. In some cases, we may recommend a liquid sedative to ensure a comfortable and pain-free visit.
Our team strives to provide all the services your child needs throughout adolescence. We offer the routine appointments they require to keep their teeth and gums healthy, including checkups, cleanings, and X-rays. We also offer other services like fluoride treatments and dental sealants to help protect your child’s smile from damage, like tooth decay.
If a complication does develop, we can handle their treatments in-office to prevent them from being referred to an unfamiliar face. We rebuild damaged teeth with fillings, root canals, and dental crowns, while also improving the function and appearance of their teeth with space maintainers and pedo-partials.
Dental Sealants
Children need time to develop their brushing skills, so some spots in their mouth might prove more challenging than others to keep clean. To safeguard these areas while your child continues to perfect their oral hygiene routine, we can apply dental sealants - a thin layer of protective material – to their molars and premolars. These live near the back of the mouth and contain nooks and crannies that leave them especially vulnerable to cavity-causing bacteria.
Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatments
The sound of a dental drill can be frightening or distressing to many children. To limit the amount of drilling necessary when your child has a cavity, we can offer silver diamine fluoride to younger patients who show early signs of decay. Silver diamine fluoride doesn’t just strengthen the enamel; it also helps kill the bacteria that form cavities in the first place. It’s a comfortable, painless way for us to treat your child’s oral health problems quickly.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
As a parent, you want your child to pursue the sports they love, but you can’t help but worry about what could happen if they get into an accident on the field. Athletes of all ages need to be wary of tooth loss, so make sure your children keep their smile safe with an athletic mouthguard. You can find these oral appliances at a store, but your child will enjoy a much more comfortable fit if they receive a custom-made mouthguard from their dentist instead.
Pulp Treatment
At the center of every tooth is a collection of nerves, tissues, and blood vessels called pulp. If it becomes exposed due to a dental injury or is infected as a result of decay, your child’s tooth can be in jeopardy. No matter if it’s a baby tooth or a permanent one, it’s important to do everything we can to make sure your child’s smile stays intact and continues to develop properly. To that end, we can partially or completely remove damaged pulp, stopping the pain and preventing the spread of any infections that are present.