Pediatric Dentistry
Paediatric dentistry deals with the oral health of
children from infancy through to their teen years. While general dentists are
qualified for general oral health care, pediatric dentists are better qualified
to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of
childhood. Alan Pressman DMD can help to manage the health of your child’s
teeth and gums in Spring Valley.
Children’s Oral Development
Normally, children will start getting their baby
teeth at around six months of age. The teeth will continue to come in until
around age six or seven. Then the baby teeth will start to fall out and be
replaced by permanent teeth. Proper dental care is important to ensure that the
permanent teeth come in properly and avoid oral decay and disease that can
cause pain and complications.
What to Expect on the First Visit of Your Child with
Alan Pressman DMD in Spring Valley
Having a first good experience with a pediatric
dentist hold great importance as it will shape the bond between the child and
their oral hygiene habits. So it is time for the first visit when your child’s
teeth begin to erupt. At Dr. Alan Pressman DMD, Spring Valley, we have a
dentist office that is welcoming and comforting for kids during their dental
procedures.
We examine your child’s teeth and mouth at the
first visit. Then, our dentist, Dr. Pressman DMD
will take X-rays (as needed) to check the
positioning of the permanent teeth under the gums. In Addition, Dr. Pressman
DMD educates parents on nutritional habits, cleaning techniques, and other good
oral hygiene.
Some protective treatments to protect the child’s teeth
from cavities and bacteria until the eruption of permanent teeth, such as
sealants or fluoride application. Routine check-ups for your kids are necessary
to help detect and prevent cavities.
Are
your child’s permanent teeth erupting? Please schedule an appointment to see
our pediatric dentist in Spring Valley, Dr. Pressman DMD
Pediatric Dental Treatments
Alan Pressman DMD, Spring Valley, is trained and
experienced in the caring of kids with special health needs. The dental visit
will be tailored to the unique needs and conditions of your child.
Dentists work similarly to general dentists,
providing comprehensive oral health care. Specific treatments that are offered
at Dr. Alan Pressman DMD can include:
- Infant
oral health exams, which include risk assessment of caries (cavities) for
both mother and child
- Preventive
dental care, including fluoride treatments as well as nutrition
recommendations
- Habit
counseling (such as pacifier use and thumb-sucking)
- Early
assessment and treatment for orthodontics, straightening teeth, and
correcting an improper bite
- Repair
of tooth defects
- Management
of gum diseases and conditions, including ulcers, frenum attachments, and
pediatric periodontal disease
- Diagnosis
of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital
heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
- Care
for dental injuries
Dr. Alan Pressman DMD also provides general health
treatments such as cleanings and DrillLess dental fillings.
For
the best dental care for your children, visit Alan Pressman DMD in Spring
Valley.
