Both children and teenagers should visit our office every six months in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. Often we can arrest or stop a cavity early, thereby preventing the need to place a filling. » Return to Top

A check-up every six months is recommended in order prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your pediatric dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.

Soon after the first tooth comes in, and no later than the age of 1 year old. Please see the AAPD recommendation.

If the child is younger than three years, has serious medical compromise, or if you do not want to be around when the child is treated, choose a specialist. If the family wants to participate, in general, choose a generalist. We encourage family members in the treatment rooms, even during treatment times. Children receive prizes for visiting the dentist, not for being good or brave. That means brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends also get to explore the treasure chest for their prize.

Patients who have valvular heart disease or have had a valve replaced are at increased risk for infection of the heart valve. Any manipulation of the gums may cause release of bacteria into the blood stream and set up the risk for infection.

In order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday.

Your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. Tell the child that we are gentle caring people. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.

Generally, we like to see children soon after their first teeth appear. (Usually around their first birthday.) We encourage all parents to bring their children in before their third birthday. » Return to Top

The medications prescribed to your child are as important as the new heart, and parents must be willing to strictly administer medications on time. The medications each child requires are individual, and over time certain medicines may not be necessary. You and your child must understand that not taking medications is not an option and could result in serious medical complications.

Topical fluoride helps preventing dental cavities mainly by inhibiting demineralization (losing calcium) and promoting remineralization of dental enamel (the outer layer of the tooth).

A check-up every six months is recommended in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your pediatric dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.