pediatric dental services South Yarmouth MA

Pediatric Dentistry

Our dentists and entire staff understand the importance of good oral health for young children. They have specialized training in primary teeth. They are here to help protect and restore children’s teeth so that they can speak and eat easily and have a wonderful smile. They understand the growth and development of children’s teeth so they can start children off with good oral health.

We also understand how important taking care of children’s teeth is. We will work with parents to ensure their children are taking good care of their teeth at home. We will also monitor their mouths for any problems so we can catch them early. If needed, we will work with your children’s regular doctor to treat any problems we find.

Cavities and Fillings (Pediatrics)

At Yarmouth Smiles, we are committed to providing expert preventative care and education to all our patients, but especially to children, as there are critical components to developing lifelong, healthy habits and optimal dental health. Our team is dedicated to offering best-in-class pediatric dental services to ensure your child’s oral hygiene is the best it can be from childhood to adulthood.

Sometimes children can be more susceptible to oral injury or cavities, so it is essential to stay up-to-date with your child’s dental exams and cleanings. If your child’s tooth suffers from a traumatic injury or a cavity, we may recommend a composite filling. These fillings are a mixture of multiple components and can be placed in the tooth to fill any cavities or cracks along a tooth’s surface. Composite fillings are also used to help recolor discolored teeth or add shape back to teeth that are chipped. Because these fillings have a range of color shades to choose from, they are capable of repairing both back and front teeth.

Along with our pediatric dental services, we are specialists in helping parents instill healthy habits in their children at a young age while also diagnosing future problems and preventing dental issues later in life. For more information about our pediatric dental services, or to schedule an appointment for your child’s filling, contact us today at (508) 394-1133.

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Crowns

A tooth can lose its normal shape and size for a variety of reasons. A crown covers the tooth to help restore its original shape and size. Crowns can also be used to make teeth stronger and look better.

Crowns have a variety of uses. In some cases that require a large filling, there isn’t enough tooth remaining to keep the filling in place. A crown can strengthen the tooth and hold the filling. Crowns can also protect teeth that are weak, or help fix ones that are broken. Discolored or misshapen teeth can be covered by a crown, as can dental implants.

Your child’s dentist may recommend a crown for any of the reasons, among many others. Crowns play an important role in dental health, and if your child is in need of one, please contact our office today.

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Fluoride Treatment

Here at Yarmouth Smiles, we are dedicated to the prevention of tooth decay.

We believe that fluoride works well to strengthen children’s teeth. It also has been shown to help prevent tooth decay in people of all ages.

For this reason, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association believe that topical fluoride is necessary for good oral health.

Because of this, you may be wondering if your child needs fluoride treatments. Often water is enhanced with fluoride, so additional fluoride treatments are not necessary. However, if your water is not enhanced with fluoride, your child may need fluoride treatments. Your child may also need a fluoride treatment if he or she has symptoms like receding gums. You may also want to have your child treated if he or she wears braces or is taking medications that cause dry mouth.

Fluoride treatments can be completed at your child’s routine dental appointment. They are painless and quick, taking only a few minutes. When performing the treatment, your child’s dentist will apply gel, foam, or varnish on your child’s teeth. Treatment works best if it is done one to four times a year.

You may wonder what else you need to do in addition to getting your child regular fluoride treatments. The American Dental Association recommends drinking fluoridated water and using a toothpaste with fluoride.

If you have any questions about fluoride and your child’s dental health, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (508) 394-1133.

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Sealants

Here at Yarmouth Smiles, we are proud to offer the very best dental care to our patients. We are proud to offer sealants for this reason.

Dental sealant is a plastic coating painted on your teeth. It attaches to your child’s teeth, smoothing the rough edges, depressions, and grooves that are typically found on teeth. It gives your child’s teeth a protective coating, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities.

Sealants are usually done on the back teeth since they are hard to reach and very irregular. Even if your child brushes and flosses properly, he or she may miss some areas. For this reason, sealants are a good way to protect your child’s teeth.

If you have any questions about dental sealants, feel free to contact us today at (508) 394-1133.

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