General and Cosmetic Dentist

Kid-Friendly

Our office and staff is very child-friendly, commited to making thier visits enjoyable and a fun-filled learning experience. The majority of our younger patients look forward to each and every one of their appointments.

When Should My Child Be Seen For Their First Dental Checkup?

The American Dental Association reccommends that a child has their first visit to the dentist after the eruption of their first tooth, or by the age of 1.

Is Tooth Decay Preventable?

Good News! Tooth decay is almost completely preventable. In addition to preventative dental services provided by our office (sealants, fluoride applications, and homecare instructions), you can help prevent tooth decay for your child by following the tips below.

• Lower the risk of the baby's infection with decay-causing bacteria. This can be done by improving the oral health of the mother/caregiver and by not sharing saliva with the baby through common use of feeding spoons or licking pacifiers before giving them to babies.
• Maintaining regular, 6 month dental checkups.
• After each feeding, wipe the baby's gums with a clean, damp washcloth to remove plaque and bits of food that can harm erupting teeth. When your child's teeth begin to erupt, brush them gently with a child's size toothbrush and water. (Consult with your child's dentist or physician if you are considering using fluoride toothpaste before age 2.)
• When your child can be counted on to spit, and not swallow toothpaste (usually not before age 2), begin brushing the teeth with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. The American Dental Association recommends fluoride toothpaste; ask your dentist about your child's fluoride needs.
• Assist in brushing and flossing your child's teeth until he or she is at least six years old.
• Place only formula, milk or breastmilk in bottles. Avoid filling the bottle with liquids such as sugar water, juice, or soft drinks.
• Infants should finish their bedtime and naptime bottles before going to bed.
• If your child uses a pacifier, provide one that is clean--don't dip it in sugar, or put it in your mouth before giving it to the child.
• Encourage children to drink from a cup by their first birthday and discourage frequent and/or prolonged use of a training (sippy) cup.
• Encourage healthy eatting habits that include a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains. Serve nutritious snacks and limit sweets to mealtimes.

No-Cavity Kids Club!

Lucky children who are cavity-free at their dental checkup are entered into a monthly prize drawing and invited to an ice cream social with the doctor and staff held twice a year.

Fun Events

Fun events for children and adults are held throughout the year at our office. Please see our Calendar of Events for more information.

 Protect your little athlete from a painful and costly injury...

Custom-fit athletic mouthguards provide maximum protection from sports-related injuries to the mouth. Off the rack "boil-and-bite" mouthguards provide little protection and because they are not custom-fit, usually go flying out of the mouth when they are needed most. Call our office today to have your child fitted for a custom-fit athletic mouthguard.