When their first teeth come in or when they reach one year of age. We will do an examination and explain the best ways to prevent dental problems as they grow. 

A Pediatric Dentist is a dental specialist that trains 2 years beyond dental school to gain an exportize in treating the needs of children. Such dentists have studied children’s unique needs for dental care and gained experience treating children. Pediatric Dentists develops skills and the understanding of growth and devopment of children as well as developing special  skills for calming children’s fears and know how to make their early dental care fun and light. In our practice, you often hear children laughing and see them smiling. 

As a general rule, every six months. Some health situations make it advisable to visit the dentist more frequently.

Baby teeth are very important in your child’s oral and dental development. Each tooth preserves the space where the permanent tooth will eventually erupt for proper alignment. Your child also needs these teeth to be able to eat and speak properly. 

Before your baby’s teeth come in, wipe your baby’s gums every day with a damp washcloth.  When your child's teeth start coming in, begin brushing with an infant toothbrush so your child becomes accustomed to using it. 

Use a very small amount of non-fluoridated toothpaste as soon as your child has a few teeth. When your comfortable using a non-fluoride toothpaste, you may graduate to a "smear" of fluoride.  To do this, place a pea size drop on your fingure and "smear" the fluoride directly on your child's teeth, then brush. This will keep your child from swallowing fluoride which may discolor their teeth.  This is called the "smear" Teachnique.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day. Maintain a regular schedule of dental cleanings to remove accumulated plaque. Avoid sugary drinks and frequent snacks. 

Yes! We can detect small problems and treat them before they can become big, painful ones. Schedule visits for cleanings and examinations every six months.

Definitely. A complete set of teeth is stronger, more stable and helps maintain a youthful face shape. Missing teeth can cause the body to lose bone mass in the jaw which can cause the face to shrink inwards.

Our patients say dental implants are the most beneficial method of replacing teeth. A porcelain crown is mounted to a titanium post (the implant) which serves as the root of the replacement tooth, bonding to the bone in the jaw. An implant looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth.