WHY CHOOSE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST? BELLAIRE
Dental Care That’s Personalized Just for Kids
Although it can be daunting at first to try new things, our pediatric dentist and office make Wildflower Pediatric Dentistry a safe, exciting, and kid-friendly place. With advanced training, toys in the waiting area, and special ways to educate and keep children engaged during their appointments, we’re able to provide outstanding personalized care for young patients. We invite you to learn more about our specialty expertise, and be sure to give us a call to schedule your child’s first visit!
How is a Pediatric Dentist Different from a General Dentist?
Pediatric dentistry is one of the 12 recognized dental specialties, each requiring additional training and education to achieve. Someone who refers to themselves as a “general dentist” likely sees children, but they have only completed four years of dental school and don’t specialize in developing smiles. On the other hand, pediatric dentists (like Dr. Lydia) have completed dental school and furthered their training by also doing a two-year residency that solely focuses on providing quality dentistry to children.
What are the Benefits of Taking My Child to a Pediatric Dentist?
When you bring your child to a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist, you can rest assured that they will receive the most thorough dental care possible, and that they’ll have a positive experience! Because our pediatric dentist in Bellaire, as well as the team, solely treats children, we’re able to tailor our approach for each age group and unique personality beyond what a general dentist can do. When working with a specialist, your child will be able to build strong oral hygiene habits, and their oral development will be closely monitored as they grow.
What Ages Do Pediatric Dentists Treat?
Pediatric dentists treat children as young as one year old and as old as 18 years old! Throughout this time, they will provide a variety of helpful services, ranging from monitoring your child’s oral development and screening them for orthodontic issues to teaching them the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy smile.
Dentistry for Infants
Although your baby may have no or only one tooth, it’s still a good idea to bring them to a pediatric dentist so you can learn how to start good oral hygiene practices early on! Dr. Lydia will show you how you can take care of their gums and the one or two teeth they may have, helping you build healthy habits from the very beginning.
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Dentistry for Toddlers
As your child inches into toddlerhood, all of their temporary teeth will erupt, causing them to teethe. This stage can feel hard to tackle alone, but you don’t have to! Dr. Lydia can offer helpful tips and tricks to ease their discomfort and let everyone get more sleep in the process.
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Dentistry for Children
Between the ages of six and nine, your child will be making friends in school and losing their baby teeth! This is a rite of passage that allows their permanent teeth to erupt and take the place of their primary ones. During this time, it’s also important to help them build good oral hygiene habits that they can carry with them as they start becoming more independent.
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Dentistry for Teens
Dr. Lydia and our team at Wildflower Pediatric Dentistry try to make visiting the dentist as enjoyable and cool as possible for teenagers. During this time, their wisdom teeth will begin growing in, and they may need orthodontic treatment. We can help screen them for these developmental concerns as well as provide them with routine checkups and cleanings to keep their oral health on the right track.
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Children with Special Needs
As a mother herself, Dr. Lydia understands the desire to ensure your child receives the highest quality of care. At Wildflower Pediatric Dentistry, we aim to support and accommodate the needs of all of our patients to the best of our ability, including those with special needs. Just let our team know how we can create a positive experience for your child beforehand by calling our office!