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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Pediatric Dentist

Whether it’s for a new parent or a seasoned one, taking care of baby’s teeth is extremely important. Just like the way you take your child to a pediatric doctor for medical care, you should also take them to a pediatric dentist for oral health care. Visiting the dentist in your child’s first year might turn out to be too early, however it is important as your child’s baby teeth are appearing. To get started, consult a pediatric dentist who easily examines the health of your child’s teeth.

Listed below are a few things that you must consider when choosing the right pediatric dentist for your child:

A Fun and Welcoming Environment
Many patients fear visiting the dentist. This is the reason it is important to ensure that going to the dentist is not a stressful experience for kids. A dental office must be designed keeping the psychological needs of children in consideration. Our office radiates a friendly tone and inculcates a welcoming environment for kids. However, it’s not just about the decor, we are also equipped with dentists who are fun and welcoming too. Our San Antonio Pediatric Dentist use positive language to help children get used to of a positive experience.

Our pediatric dentist use words like “TELL”, “SHOW”, “DO” while treating your little one. So, the major objective here is to build trust and communicate with the child. This also include funny voices and on verbal expressions. We will do whatever is possible to make your child comfortable with the dentist and treatment method.

Family-Friendly Dentist
A relationship built on trust lasts longer. Since your child’s oral health is of extreme importance, you must know that they are in safe hands. We have a group of dedicated dentists who believe in strengthening lasting relationship with patients. We treat patients like our family and offer personalized care to meet your child’s specific needs. Our approach is completely honest in every evaluation and treatment method that we follow to take care of our patients. Above all, we love making dental visits a rewarding experience for both you and your child.

A Preventative Approach
Our dentist take a proactive approach to find the root cause of a problem even before it turns out to be extremely problematic. Our preventative approach towards dental treatment helps in recognizing problems even before they occur. One great example is of a dental sealant that forms a protective shield over the enamel of teeth. Baby teeth have tiny grooves that makes difficult to keep your teeth clean, even if your child brushes regularly. With the help of dental sealants, it becomes easy to protect those grooves and prevent tooth decay.

Another preventative method is fluoride treatment. Fluoride makes teeth resistant to decay and also repairs tiny areas of decay before they turn out to be huge cavities. Our dentists start by examining the amount of fluoride your child already receives via tap water or toothpaste and then recommend fluoride supplements.

Specially Trained
Pediatric dentist is specifically trained to preserve your child’s oral health. This is because they have 2-3 years of training specifically in addition to school and college study. Some pediatric dentists practice general dentistry before specialization. This special training educates them on dealing with kid’s behavior and make kids feel comfortable.

Contact us today for a consultation and let us build healthy smiles that stay long.

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