Pediatric Dentist Baby Teeth Extractions  There are times when baby teeth need extraction. Most people know that baby teeth are naturally shed starting at age 6 for most children. But sometimes your pediatric dentist must extract them for a number of reasons such as: Tooth Decay When your child’s baby teeth are badly decayed, your …

Your child might suddenly fall during play and injure their teeth or jaws. If you have an emergency pediatric dentist near you, schedule an emergency appointment. Common types of pediatric dental emergency Infected tooth Pockets of pus around a tooth mean that the tooth has an infected root. This condition is known as a dental …

Regular dental cleanings and exams are vital to maintaining your oral health and preventing future complications. Dental Cleanings The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that patients visit a dentist twice every year. Most insurances will cover two visits as a result of this recommendation. This is because traditional brushing methods are unable to remove tartar, …

Dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat cavities or tooth decay. Fillings are used in order to prevent minor decay from rapidly spreading bacteria into the tooth’s pulp. You may need a filling for any of the following reasons: You have chipped teeth. There is space between two teeth. Cracked/broken teeth. Decayed or …

We are pleased to offer a kid friendly facility pediatric dentists to provide care to our patients. Our staff obtains the cooperation of our child or adolescent patients by using warmth, friendliness, persuasion, humor, charm, gentleness, kindness and understanding. Dr. Ng has extensive experience treating Children During your new patient visit, we will explore the …

Prepare Your Child If possible, schedule your morning appointments so that young children are alert and fresh. Prepare a preschooler or older child for the visit by giving him or her an idea of what to expect beforehand. Explain why it is important to go to the dentist, as well as building excitement and understanding …

Going to the dentist can be a scary experience for some children. It doesn’t have to always be this way, though. The earlier you introduce your child to the dentist-even before they see their first tooth appear, or by their first birthday (whichever comes first)-the more at ease they’ll feel during future visits in which …

Comprehensive Oral Exam One of the most important aspects of a child’s routine health is oral hygiene. A comprehensive oral exam will assess its needs and whether any treatment is necessary. As dentists, we make sure that brushing and flossing are fun for children to learn on their own by teaching them good habits at …

A child’s first dental appointment is typically very short, brief and informal. It will give the dentist a chance to get to know your little one, establish rapport with them and make sure they are at ease in the office setting.  The checkup may also be done depending on how comfortable your child is feeling …

For a good dental health, experts recommend taking your child to see the dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts (or when he or she is about 12 months old). At this time, the dentist can give you information on:  Baby bottle  tooth decay  Infant feeding practices  Mouth cleaning  Teething  Pacifier habits  Finger-sucking habits …