Pediatric Specialty Care
Why choose a Pediatric dentist?
With an additional two years of specialized pediatric care, a board-certified pediatric dentist has the unique skills and training to treat infants through teenagers.
Your child's first dental appointment
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a dentist by their first birthday to ensure all is progressing well. Early childhood caries (tooth decay) can develop rapidly, progressing from the hard, outer enamel layer of a tooth into the softer, inner dentin in six months or less.
Healthy Smile Habits
As your child grows, we focus on prevention and education to ensure their smile remains healthy. Our goal is to help children learn and develop consistent oral hygiene habits.
Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
During their regular six-month appointment, your child will experience a gentle and thorough cleaning to help prevent cavities and promote overall oral health.
Tooth Colored Fillings
When necessary, we use composite fillings with a tooth-colored resin to fill in cavities. As a result, fillings blend in naturally.
Dental Sealants
A plastic coating can be professionally applied to prevent cavities by sealing the chewing surfaces. Dental sealants are easy to apply and provide years of protection.
Dental Emergencies
If you are unsure if the pain your child is experiencing requires immediate attention, please call us.
LightScalpel CO2 Laser Frenectomy (Infant Tongue-tie Release)
We use a laser to create normal tongue function allowing a baby to latch and breastfeed efficiently. Proper function also promotes normal speech development, makes it possible for a child to self-cleanse the mouth during eating, allows adequate swallowing patterns, and provides for proper growth and development.
BioFLX Crowns
Made of a biocompatible, high-impact, high-strength hybrid material, BioFLX crowns are the world's first flexible, durable, self-adaptable, and esthetic pre-formed pediatric crowns.
SOAN
SOAN is an innovative way to deliver local anesthetic (numb a tooth)! It’s less scary, completely painless, and immediately effective without any surrounding tissue numbing. That means your child can go right back to school without any strange numbness in their lip.
Sedation
Sedation options are based on your child's comfort and needs. We offer nitrous oxide, as well as conscious sedation when necessary. IV sedation is also available on a case-by-case basis and is administered by a board-certified dental anesthesiologist.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth has decay, disease, trauma, or may impede normal oral development, we remove the tooth.
“they have our best interest at heart”
We are very particular about the doctors and healthcare providers that we work with and who care for our children. And Oak Point Pediatric Dentistry meets and exceeds all of our needs. We aren’t just another patient coming through the door. It was our second visit, and they know all my son’s medical history and his favorite baseball player. I trust that they have our best interest at heart, and that’s the best thing that you can ask for!
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We can’t wait to meet you and your child! Call (843) 795-8787 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.