Most parents understand the benefits of their child seeing a pediatrician instead of simply a general practice doctor. However, it’s often not clear why a pediatric dentist is just as important and preferable over a general family dentist. Choosing a pediatric dentist will make sure that oral development is going as it should. Additionally, your pediatric dentist will help your, and your child, establish dental habits that will lead to a lifetime of good oral health.
Why Union Pediatric Dentistry?
Because pediatric dentists specialize in treating the dental needs of children, we have to complete an additional two years of specialized education to earn our designation. Beyond additional schooling, our pediatric dentists are board certified by the APBD. This certification shows our commitment to the highest level of care for our patients.
Everything from our baseball-inspired, kid-friendly office to our communication style, are designed to provide the best care for your child.
Our goal is to help every child feel comfortable and excited about visiting our office and to teach them how to care for their teeth. If needed, we would be happy to set up a “friendly visit” to let your child get familiar with our office and relieve any fears they may have. Pleasant visits to our dental office help to establish trust and build confidence for future appointments.
Our pediatric dentists also have special training in helping children with special needs. We encourage you to reach out to us about your child's unique situation. Besides a designated sensory room, we want to partner with you to accommodate your child's special needs.
At what age should my child see a pediatric dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, along with Dr. Greenhill, Dr. Jennison, and Dr. Britt, recommend taking your child to a pediatric dentist about six months after the first tooth comes in. For most children, this is around their first birthday.
What about teens?
Just because your child is a teenager, doesn't mean your child's teeth don't require special attention too. Some orthodontic needs are best addressed in adolescence. Additionally, decaying or poorly situated teeth can make teens self-conscious. Teens have more control over their own diet. Couple that with busy schedules and we often see a tendency to eat more unhealthy snack foods. This often becomes a significant part of their diet, resulting in poor oral health. Through a positive approach we teach preventive dental health care throughout the teenage years.
Derek Mcdoogle says:
My sister's daughter just celebrated her 1st birthday and she has been wondering when to take her to the dentist. You stated that pediatric dentists only treat children and have 2 additional years of specialized education to earn our title. When do they recommend children to come in for their first visit? Finding an experienced pediatric dentist might be her best option.