Pediatric Dentistry

A pediatric dentist at All Smiles Family Dentistry completes additional specialized dental training focused on the dental needs of infants, children, and teenagers.

You should plan to get your child a dental checkup every six months. This allows your dentist to monitor teeth development and detect any issues early.

Children can eat or drink immediately after their appointment, since sealants and fillings are hardened as soon as they are placed in your child’s mouth. However, our All Smiles Family Dentistry dentists recommend children who receive anesthesia to follow a soft diet until the numbness goes away, which can take several hours.

You should bring your child to All Smiles Family Dentistry either by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth forming (whichever comes first).

Baby teeth play an important role in your child’s ability to chew and speak clearly. They also maintain space for adult teeth and can affect the development of adult teeth if they aren’t properly cared for.

In our experience, most children under the age of six are better able to tolerate, cooperate, and follow directions after a full night’s rest. That’s why at All Smiles Family Dentistry, we schedule young children in the morning.