Children's Dentist – Newark, CA
Leading Young Grins to Better Oral Health
Remember, kids are prone to cavities and need help with their oral hygiene as they age. You should thus count on Newpark Mall Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and its staff. With our highly trained children's dentists in Newark and cutting-edge care, we’ll make sure your child’s teeth, gums, and bite grow healthy and vibrant. Our resources and treatments can achieve that goal. To learn more about them, please keep reading or call our office.
Why Choose Newpark Mall Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for Dentistry for Children?
- Welcome & Accept Many Dental Insurance Plans
- Emergency Pediatric Dentistry Available As Needed
- Highly-Trained & Experienced Pediatric Dentists
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
When your child sees us for dental checkups and cleanings, they can expect a warm approach and a gentle touch. Our special tools and technology will let us assess their smiles precisely. Later, we’ll smoothly remove the plaque and tartar that harm their oral tissues. (This step will greatly lower their risk of future dental problems.) Lastly, we’ll provide your kiddo with extra ways to liven up their oral hygiene routines at home.
Dental Sealants
If your child’s molars and premolars need more protection, consider dental sealants. These coatings will protect the pearly whites from debris and bacteria. This effect is highly beneficial, as these back teeth can easily trap such things in their pits and grooves. So, the sealants would block harmful particles and prevent the creation of cavities. They could even remain in place for up to ten years! In the meantime, we’ll monitor the sealants for safety at each checkup.
Fluoride Treatment
Kids at risk of cavities really should get fluoride treatment. Overall, it’s a preventive service that fights off tooth decay and bolsters enamel. It works by putting a fluoride solution on the outer layer of your child’s teeth. This process creates a barrier against harmful bacteria. Little wonder, then, that fluoride treatment is performed by dentists across the country. (The procedure is also beneficial for any patient, not just children.)
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Should your child find dental fillings too scary, we could try silver diamine fluoride (SDF) instead. The latter combines silver and fluoride to stop the spread of tooth decay. Since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, dentists have used it to kill bacteria and re-mineralize teeth. The treatment will protect your youngster’s smile until it’s time for a tooth-colored filling. (Said filling would act as a long-term solution.)
Tooth-Colored Fillings
As a matter of course, you shouldn’t let your kid’s cavities go untreated. Doing so may lead to a severe tooth infection – a problem that should get major restorative care. It’s better to place a tooth-colored filling to avoid that outcome. This treatment employs composite resin that blends with your child’s current smile. As such, it’ll treat the tooth and protect it from future infection. The resin won’t affect your youngster’s looks, either.
Safe Digital Dental X-Rays
Unlike traditional ones, digital X-rays are the better choice for modern dentistry. These images are safer to take since they emit far less radiation. Plus, we can capture them in seconds to quickly assess your child’s smile. The result is a treatment plan that produces precise effects.
Root Canals / Pulp Therapy
When your young one has a severe toothache, they could be facing a tooth infection. This condition infects dental pulp and isn’t visible to the naked eye. We’d then need to perform one of two procedures to avoid possible tooth loss. The first option is pulp therapy, which removes the tooth pulp’s upper portion. Meanwhile, the second procedure is root canal therapy – the extraction of all the tooth’s pulp.
Non-Nutritive Oral Habits
If a kid doesn’t stop sucking their thumb, finger, or pacifier, they’ll harm their oral and facial development. The continued suction could make their teeth become gapped or protrude. (With a protrusion, they’d develop a severe overbite.) Of course, our dental team is ready to prevent such outcomes. We can offer guidance that should reduce and eliminate non-nutritive habits for good.
Tooth Extractions
A qualified dentist will never go out of their way to remove a “baby” tooth. That said, we may suggest a tooth extraction if all other options fail. The treatment would only be done when major decay, tooth infection, severe dental damage, or similar matters occur. We may also need to perform it if a primary tooth doesn’t fall out to make room for the permanent one.
Athletic Mouthguards
If your child likes to play sports, they’ll need extra protection for their pearly whites. A custom mouthguard could meet that need, as many urgent dental issues are sports injuries. Wearing the device will safeguard teeth and gums when excess pressure applies. With this effect in hand, your child is less likely to need an urgent dental visit. You’ll also be free to cheer worry-free as you watch from the stands.