Tips for Choosing a Pediatric Dentist

The dentist should specialize. There is a big difference between offering to treat children as part of general practice and specializing in kids. True pediatric dentists undergo additional training and have honed their skills; they are very adept at making kids feel safe and at home in the treatment chair.

Parents often feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions that need to be made for the health of their children. First, most pediatric dentists chose pediatric dentistry because we have a special desire to help families and we enjoy working with children.

Ask around: Ask the moms and dads you know for a referral to the dentist they like. A visit to the dentist can create a lot of anxiety for both parents and kids; when parents recommend a kids' dentist, it is usually because that provider has superior skills when it comes to setting kids at ease. Do a thorough background check on the dentist who is recommended to you. You can find plenty of information from the dentist’s own website and other review sites, such as google & facebook Many parents are like to share their experiences that had with dentist.

Call ahead for special needs: If you know your child will be anxious or nervous, ask about how the office copes with high anxiety kids. If you have a child with special needs, relay this information at the time of the appointment. Knowing that a child will likely need a little more time to get comfortable allows the practice to schedule your time appropriately and to relay this information to the dentist and team, too. Providing this information in advance gives the team time to prepare an approach that works best for your child; if the practice has a team of dentists, they may have one who specializes in children with special needs.

Check the atmosphere: The best pediatric dentist offices are designed to be comfortable and fun for kids. Check the waiting room for kid-friendly books and toys, interactive accents, and kid-focused décor; practices that take the time to make their waiting areas kid friendly follow through into the treatment rooms, too. It is very important to take your children to kid-friendly dentist.

The dentist and staff should be welcoming and friendly and create an atmosphere of patience and calm. If your child is prone to anxiety about medical visits in general, a pediatric dentist who sets kids at ease and relates well to a variety of age groups will make your appointments run smoothly and ensure that your child gets the attention and care she needs in a supportive environment. A pediatric dental practice will have invested in specialized equipment aimed at improving the dental experience for kids. Examples include sedation, digital x-rays and smaller tools specifically designed for a child’s mouth.

The right pediatric dentist can help ensure that your well dental and treatment visits are not a chore and can help instill healthy attitudes about oral health and dental care that can last a lifetime.

At My Care Dental we take several preventative approaches for kids, we offer several treatments that help prevent tooth decay in children. One example is a dental sealants which forms a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. Baby teeth have tiny grooves that make it almost impossible to keep clean, even if your child brushes regularly. Dental sealants help protect those grooves and prevent tooth decay. Another preventative approach is Fluoride treatment. Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and even repairs tiny areas of decay before they become big cavities. Our dentist will take extra time to explain about your child oral health and basic of practicing good oral hygiene.

Contact us today for your child oral consultation. We build healthy smiles and We care for your smile, and We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and care for your kid oral health.

We are specialized in a variety of dental services, including Cosmetic, Pediatric, and Family Dentistry. A happy smile is a healthy smile, and we care for your smile! Request an appointment here: https://www.mycaredentals.com or call My Care Dental at (512) 590-6634 for an appointment in our Austin office, and let’s help you take charge of your kid’s dental health. We are conveniently located at Near Mopac and W Parmer Ln.