Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry focuses on the prevention and treatment of dental conditions in children from infancy to the conclusion of adolescence, and special needs patients of all ages. Our dentist in Walnut gained additional training in child psychology to ensure children are comfortable and open to receiving the education and treatments necessary for their oral hygiene. The American Dental Association asserts that children should have their first visit when they are about one year old, or when their first tooth emerges, whichever is first.

Preventive Techniques
Preventing dental disease is important to a child's tooth and mouth development. Although a child will eventually lose all of his primary, or baby, teeth, it's important that they are lost naturally so that the oral structures of his mouth properly develop and functions such as speaking and eating aren't hindered. Our pediatric dentist in Walnut will compose an oral hygiene plan that's meets the individual needs of each patient.

Fluoride Treatment
Children need the proper amount of fluoride to maintain the health of their primary teeth. Too much fluoride damages the enamel on a tooth, but too little lowers a tooth's cavity fighting abilities. Our Walnut dentist will evaluate the amount of fluoride exposed to a child and, if that amount isn't sufficient, may apply a concentrated form of fluoride directly to the teeth. If the patient has fluorosis, a permanent condition marked by visible staining that results from too much fluoride, restorative techniques can improve the appearance of the teeth.

Does your kid have a dental problem? Don’t be negligent about it just because they are baby teeth. Our Walnut pediatric dentist makes sure they are healthy, so that your kid will have healthy permanent teeth.

Walnut Pediatric Dentist

Sealants
Our Walnut pediatric dentist places sealants, available in clear and shaded colors, on the grooved surface of a child's tooth to prevent oral decay and the development of cavities. With good oral hygiene practices, the sealant will last a number of years.

Orthodontic Treatment
The misalignment of the jaw leads to a decreased function in a patient's eating and speaking. Orthodontic treatments correct the misalignment and provide the patient with an increase in these functions, as well as a better dental appearance. Orthodontic devices such as braces, traditional metal or clear Invisalign, are often used to realign the teeth to the ideal position for a patient's mouth.

Contact our pediatric dentist in Walnut for orthodontic treatments, tooth cavities, mouth guards, retainers or any other treatment your kids need and to consult about behaviors that affect teeth, such as thumb sucking.