Kid-Friendly Dentistry in
Red Oak, TX

At Red Oak Smile Center, we are proud to offer comprehensive pediatric dentistry services in a calm and relaxing environment. Our team is committed to providing exceptional, gentle care utilizing the best that technology has to offer. Our primary focus is prevention, as we strive to help our young patients establish and maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime.

Kid-Friendly
Dentistry

At Red Oak Smile Center, we are proud to offer comprehensive pediatric dentistry services in a calm and relaxing environment. Our team is committed to providing exceptional, gentle care utilizing the best that technology has to offer. Our primary focus is prevention, as we strive to help our young patients establish and maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime.

We come with extensive specialized training and expertise, allowing us to address the unique needs of children in different stages of development, from infancy through adolescence. We are also trained in the art of communicating with kids to help understand their needs and to offer calming, positive language.

The Importance of Primary Teeth

The importance of maintaining healthy primary teeth cannot be overemphasized. Your child's baby teeth help with speech development and with biting and chewing. They also hold the space and serve as guides for the permanent teeth that will eventually come in. Baby teeth help with the healthy development of the jaws and muscles.

Losing primary teeth early on can impact your child's oral health. Adjacent teeth may shift into the gaps, resulting in crooked adult teeth or a crowded mouth that will require future orthodontic treatment. Decay in primary teeth can also permanently damage the permanent teeth developing behind the scenes.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends a dental exam no later than a child's first birthday. Early detection and treatment of problems, including cavities and gum disease, will help prevent complications down the road.

Care for Children

We place emphasis on preventative treatments, including fluoride treatment, dental sealants, and space maintainers to ensure your child enjoys a healthy smile. During routine exams and cleanings, we will check for cavities, gum disease, or any problems, and will treat any condition before it progresses. We offer quality orthodontic and restorative dentistry procedures when required.

We provide family education through modeling proper home hygiene practices, including brushing and flossing. We will discuss healthy nutrition, along with disease and trauma prevention. In the event your child experiences an emergency, we are fully trained equipped to offer the needed urgent dental care.

Most children will have their adult teeth by the time they are 13. We will track and evaluate tooth growth and development and will intervene whenever necessary to ensure your child's smile remains healthy.

Care for Pre-teens, Teens, and Adolescents

Teens often require braces because most issues requiring orthodontic treatment become apparent during the teenage years. We will identify any problems with crowding or impaction and will evaluate your teen's bite as the jaw continues to develop. Teens with braces often suffer from improper oral hygiene habits. With regular checkups, we can monitor your child's teeth to ensure that they maintain their health.

The highest rate of developing cavities takes place during adolescence. Teens are also at increased risk of developing gum disease. The hormones kicking in can dramatically affect the gum tissue by changing the bacterial makeup and blood circulation in and around the gums. That's why imperative that you make sure your child is getting the needed dental care. Teens are also prone to sports-related injuries, eating disorders, and some even experiment with tobacco use. We are here to offer information and resources to educate children and to help them make healthier choices.

Kid-Friendly Dentistry at Its Best

Contact Red Oak Smile Center in Red Oak, TX, to experience pediatric dental care at its best. We are passionate about helping our young patients maintain healthy teeth and happy smiles for a lifetime. Call us and schedule your appointment today!

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