Our Services
Preventative Dentistry
Preventive dental care begins at birth. As parents, you should gently clean your baby’s gums and start brushing their teeth as they emerge. Your child’s first preventive dental care exam should take place around one year of age.
We are a team of gentle and caring professionals who love kids and know how to approach pediatric dental procedures gently and compassionately. It’s important for your child to develop positive dental experiences early on because they will carry that perception with them for the rest of their life.
X-Rays
Dental radiographs, commonly known as dental x-rays, are extremely useful for the diagnosis of different ailments that could endanger the health of your mouth, teeth, and gums. Of course, these services are not just exclusive to adults.
It is an extremely common need to view the healthy development of teeth and gums for children, particularly those that have not yet crowned above the surface. Children are at a much higher risk than adults of developing tooth decay, especially around the time they are losing their baby teeth.
Sealants
Tooth decay is incredibly common in kids. Brushing teeth and regular cleanings help, but they may not be enough to protect the teeth. Sealants add protection to reduce the risk of cavities.
Sealants are plastic or resin coatings that fill in the grooves and surfaces on teeth, reducing the risk of decay.
At East Atlanta Pediatric Dentistry we provide sealants to our patients. We know it’s helpful to bring your child to a dentist with expertise in the kind of problems that children face. Our pediatric dentist is here to help!
Restorative Dentistry
It’s always best to preserve your child’s baby teeth when possible. They serve as spacers for their permanent teeth. That’s why there are several restorative options when it comes to cavities. If your child develops a cavity, a filling or crown can be added, depending on your child’s age and the extent of the decay.
Mouth Guards
Sports mouth guards are essential protective devices designed to absorb and distribute the forces of impact, reducing the risk of dental injuries like broken teeth and jaw fractures during athletic activities. While over-the-counter mouth guards offer a degree of protection, custom-fitted versions are generally recommended for high-impact sports due to their superior fit, comfort, and protective qualities.
Fluoride Treatments
Preventative care for children and teens also includes fluoride treatment, which can safely protect enamel and the composition of the teeth and gums from further attack.
If you are looking for a pediatric dentist who will take the time to listen to and address the dental needs of your entire family, we can help! Please contact us!
Nitrous Oxide and Local Anesthesia
When a child is extremely anxious and fearful of dental procedures, your dentist might suggest sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry usually includes options like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or local anesthesia if necessary. It will make your child more relaxed and enable the dentist to perform needed dental treatments more effectively.
Xylitol – Reducing Cavities
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognizes the benefits of xylitol for infants, children, adolescents, and children with special needs. The use of xylitol at home, two to three times a day, starting 3 months of age and until two years old, has proven to reduce cavities up to 70 percent by the time your child is 5 years old.
Cavities
If your child has cavities, consulting a dentist is crucial to determine the most suitable treatment option. Composite dental fillings are a popular and effective choice for restoring teeth while preserving their natural appearance. With proper care and maintenance, composite fillings can provide years of reliable and aesthetically pleasing restorations.
Fillings and Crowns
Fillings are used to treat cavities or small holes in a tooth. Our team removes the decayed tissue and fills the hole with a strong material to keep your teeth healthy.
Protect the integrity of a tooth or completely change its shape and appearance with crowns. In our office, we offer crown treatments with state-of-the-art technology to make the process quick and simple.
Extractions
Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary, especially when restorative dental care isn’t an option. For example, if your child’s baby teeth don’t fall out on their own, a tooth has significant decay that is causing too much damage to repair, or when a tooth extraction is necessary to make room for your child’s adult teeth during orthodontic treatment.
We provide you with innovative care to tend to every dental health concern, and state-of-the-art treatments to make you confident about your child’s dental needs.
Abscess and Infections
An abscessed or infected tooth in a child occurs when bacteria invade the tooth, often due to untreated cavities, injury, or poor oral hygiene.
Symptoms include toothache, throbbing pain, red or swollen gums, a bad taste in the mouth. Prompt dental treatment is crucial and may involve antibiotics to fight the infection, drainage of the abscess or in some cases, extraction.
