Children's dental care in Florida

Is There a Children’s Dentist Near Me?

Our dental office in Mandarin provides comprehensive dental care for children in the area and each children’s dentist at our office is dedicated to helping you and your child achieve your dental goals. All the dentists in our office can provide dentistry for kids but our pediatric dentists specialize in providing dentistry for children. A pediatric dentist has completed a minimum of two years of specialized dental training beyond that required for general dentistry so you can be sure that your child will receive the best dental care possible. Call our office today at (904) 638-7181 to schedule an appointment for your child.

Is It Too Early for My Child to Start Going to the Dentist?

Children should begin to see a dentist when they have one tooth that has fully erupted according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. A single tooth can develop a cavity and if there are two teeth that abut each other, decay can start. Teaching your child to floss at an early age is the best defense against cavities and decay. Your children’s dentist can provide you with helpful hints on teaching your child how to floss.

What If My Child Still Takes a Bottle at Night?

Sending a child to bed with a bottle or sippy cup of milk or juice has contributed to an increase in baby bottle tooth decay. This is a very bad practice because the sugars and acids in these substances can cause decay and cavities in your child’s teeth. If you must use a bottle or sippy cup, make sure it has only plain water. Call our office in Mandarin for more information or if you have more questions.

What Will Happen During My Child’s First Appointment?

During your child’s first appointment in our office in Mandarin, your children’s dentist will examine your child’s jaw alignment and teeth to assess their condition. The examination can be performed while your child is on your lap or in the dental chair, whichever makes you both the most comfortable. We can take x-rays if necessary but most children don’t need them.

What Kids Dental Care Services Do You Offer In Mandarin?

Good oral health is important no matter your age so we offer our young patients the same services we provide to our adult patients. Some of our kids dentistry services include:

• Dental fillings: If your child has a cavity or a small amount of decay, we can fill the tooth and restore its functionality.
• Dental crowns: If the cavity in your child’s tooth is too big for a filling, we can provide a crown for it.
• Tooth cleaning: If it’s been a while since your child has had a dental cleaning, call our office at (904) 638-7181 to schedule one.
• Dental bonding: Bonding is a tooth-colored substance that will cover cracks and chips in your child’s tooth.
• Dental sealant: Your child’s dentist can apply a sealant to the teeth in order to prevent decay and cavities from forming.
• Mouthguards: The American Dental Association recommends that every child who is involved in sports activities wear a mouthguard. This appliance can prevent damage such as having a tooth loosened or knocked out or broken. We can fit your child with a custom mouthguard so call us today to schedule an appointment in Mandarin.

When Should My Child’s Baby Teeth Appear?

Baby teeth can begin erupting as early as four months of age but usually start to appear around six months of age. The bottom two front teeth are usually the first to appear but teething patterns will vary by child.

When Will My Child’s Baby Teeth Be Replaced?

Baby teeth can start falling out when a child is as young as 5 or 6 and they’ll usually disappear in the same order as they appeared. Each child’s tooth pattern is unique to the child but your pediatric dentist can answer your questions during your appointment in our office in Mandarin.

What Causes Toothaches In Kids?

Several factors can influence the onset of a toothache in a child. Whether it’s a one-time occurrence or if it’s a chronic condition will also make a difference. If your child is experiencing one or more toothaches, call us for an appointment with a dedicated children’s dentist in Mandarin.

If you’ve been searching for a children’s dentist near Mandarin, call us at (904) 638-7181 to schedule an appointment. Our pediatric dentists will provide your children with high quality and affordable kids dentistry so call us today. We look forward to hearing from you.