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Our Services Kid's teeth need routine dental care just like grown-up teeth. At Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry, we provide comprehensive dental care for children, from infancy to young adulthood. In addition to implementing many preventive measures, we educate parents about the oral health and dental development of their children, including the effects of thumb or finger-sucking habits on facial development, teeth grinding, and baby bottle-related tooth decay. Regular examinations by a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist help to identify any problems with oral development early and can minimize the impact of tooth decay on your child's overall health by identifying and treating cavities as early as possible. PreventionAt Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry, we pride ourselves on treating every member of the family. Family dentistry is focused on preventing potential complications, rather than treating them. If you and your family are in need of professional dental services, we can help! Pediatric DentistryProfessional dentistry is an important part of maintaining excellent oral health, especially for children. At Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly office! We know that dentistry can be a scary thought for some kids, which is why our office is designed to make your child's visit fun, friendly, and comfortable. If your child is in need of preventive, restorative, or even cosmetic dentistry, you have come to the right place! ExaminationsRegular examinations help prevent dental health issues and detect problems before they become serious. Getting a dental check-up every six months helps to identify problems when they are small and easier to treat. When left unattended, small problems may become worse and may require more extensive and expensive treatment. Dental examinations generally include:
Routine professional cleaning is about more than giving your child shiny teeth, it also provides us with the opportunity to teach your child proper brushing and flossing techniques, which are very important in maintaining the best dental health. Digital X-raysWe use digital x-rays rather than traditional x-rays because digital x-rays:
Dental Cleaning Professional cleaning performed by a dental hygienist or dental assistant is important for your child's dental health. Using specialized, kid-friendly tools, our specialists:
Children With Special Needs Some children lack the ability to open their mouths fully due to abnormal development of the jaw. Difficulty with regular brushing and flossing places them at increased risk for developing cavities. Children with sensory challenges may be averse to the texture or sensation of a toothbrush and toothpaste. Other children may have a diet that is rich in sugar, which can affect oral development. Finding a dental team that listens carefully, becomes a therapeutic partner, and provides child-specific resources is key to establishing a life-long relationship that will improve the health of your child. Board-certified Pediatric Dentists receive special training in caring for children with special needs. Laser DentistryLasers have been used in partnership with traditional dental instruments since 1990. We are excited to provide for our patients an array of laser treatments designed to speed up recovery time, improve accuracy and kill bacteria more effectively than non-laser treatments. Dental EmergenciesWhen emergencies happen, the last thing you want to worry about is where to take your child! If your child needs emergency treatment, call us and we will make arrangements to see your child as soon as possible. We encourage you to establish a dental home for your child by his or her first birthday so that, in the case of a dental emergency, your child will be taken care of in a safe and familiar environment. Sedation for KidsAt Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry we offer sedation dentistry to children with increased anxiety or extensive dental problems, and to children with special needs, to ensure that oral care is provided in a comfortable environment that is free of emotional or psychological trauma. Sedation methods range from Nitrous Oxide to General Anesthesia. Many children who need General Anesthesia early in their treatment will develop enough trust and confidence over time that they can eventually be treated with only the help of Nitrous Oxide. At Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry we work with children who have a wide range of needs. Many children, especially those with increased anxiety, benefit from graduated dental visits, to slowly introduce them to dental care. We can help prepare you and your young child for changes in oral development and address challenging feeding issues. Our office provides several types of sedation dentistry for children with special needs to help ensure your child's oral health and development stay on the right track. Call our office to learn more about sedation dentistry. |
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