Many parents choose a family dentist or traditional dental office setting for their kids. They provide many of the same dental services that younger patients need, if not all of them, but there are many benefits to choosing a pediatric dentist for your children aged infant to teen.
Whether they haven’t been to the dentist before and it’s time to get started with routine preventative care or they’ve had anxiety when visiting other dentists, it’s time to consider specialized pediatric dentistry.
Specially Trained Staff
Pediatric dentists undergo several years of additional training. This training allows them to work with kids as young as infants and as old as young adults. These dentists understand child development as both a physical and mental process, treating dental concerns in an age-appropriate way.
Common Pediatric Services
Children face some of the very same dental health problems that adults do; however, some things are unique or more common with younger patients. For example, sealants are more frequently used in pediatric dentistry. A pediatric dentist specializes in age-specific services as well as more general services such as fillings and crowns.
Kid-Friendly Environment
Have you taken a tour of our office? Bright colors, fun designs, toys, and games all help to make our office inviting and entertaining for kids. If the office is an interesting and exciting place to visit then it’s also less scary when more involved procedures become necessary. Our staff has a passion for working with kids and truly enjoy making “going to the dentist” a comfortable experience.
All Personalities & Skill Levels
Is your toddler shy? Do you have a curious 3rd grader? Perhaps a child with special needs? A pediatric dentist understands that every young person is unique and getting to know them is an important part of the process. They also have the experience needed to communicate with kids of every age, personality, and skill level.
Focus on Dental Hygiene Education
For kids, it’s not only important to have exceptional preventative care like cleanings and prompt restorative care like fillings. They also need to learn why it’s important to have good oral hygiene habits and establish those habits very early on. A pediatric dentist and their team know how to educate young patients about oral hygiene and make it interesting and fun.
As a premier pediatric dentist in Houston, we’d love to have you and your family visit our office in person to take a quick tour and meet our team. Call Kids 4 Ever at (832) 300-8444 to schedule an appointment.