The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry

Children’s teeth are more than just temporary placeholders for their adult counterparts. They play a crucial role in speech development, nutrition, and self-confidence. Introducing children to oral hygiene early in life sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.

We understand the significance of dental care during these formative years can lead to a lifetime free from preventable dental issues. Our approach is holistic, ensuring that children not only receive the best dental care but also understand the reasons behind the practices, fostering a sense of responsibility and care that will carry them through adolescence and into adulthood.

Pediatric Dentistry: What to Expect

Your youngsters will feel very safe and welcome in our practice, and our dental team knows all the tricks of the trade to keep them calm during their dental appointments. We offer several amenities to ensure their comfort, and our team has been working with kids of all ages for a long time. Going to the dentist—especially for the first time—can be a scary experience, but your kids won’t be frightened.

Parents can rest assured that we’ll can offer their kiddos a full range of services.

  • Air Abrasion: Micro air abrasion allows us to fill teeth without using drills! That is excellent news for most people, especially the little ones. Instead of spinning drill elements, micro air abrasion uses a concentrated blast of air that contains very fine particles of aluminum oxide, a common ingredient in many types of toothpaste.
    Working in a method similar to a sandblaster, air abrasion blasts away the decay and leaves healthy tooth material intact. Air abrasion results in greater conservation of your natural tooth structure and helps to keep the tooth healthy and strong. Because micro air abrasion uses a simple air spray and powder, it is minimally invasive, gentle, quiet, and fast. Your kids won’t even know what happened!
  • Fluoride
  • Instruction and education about good oral hygiene.
  • Fissure dental sealants: A sealant is a preventive treatment our Austin dentists may recommend to protect pediatric patients’ teeth from decay. A dental sealant is made of a clear or tooth-colored resin material, which is painted onto the chewing surface of teeth. By blocking out the bacteria and food debris that lead to tooth decay, the sealant prevents decay and cavities. The dental sealant forms a smooth coating over the natural pits and grooves of the tooth surface, making it easier to clean teeth with normal brushing. Dental sealants are most often recommended for children.
  • Management of avulsed and traumatized teeth
  • Mouth guards
  • Restorative dentistry for children
  • Early orthodontic evaluation and space maintenance
  • Air Abrasion: Micro air abrasion allows us to fill teeth without using drills! That is excellent news for most people, especially the little ones. Instead of spinning drill elements, micro air abrasion uses a concentrated blast of air that contains very fine particles of aluminum oxide, a common ingredient in many types of toothpaste.
    Working in a method similar to a sandblaster, air abrasion blasts away the decay and leaves healthy tooth material intact. Air abrasion results in greater conservation of your natural tooth structure and helps to keep the tooth healthy and strong. Because micro air abrasion uses a simple air spray and powder, it is minimally invasive, gentle, quiet, and fast. Your kids won’t even know what happened!
  • Fluoride
  • Instruction and education about good oral hygiene.
  • Fissure dental sealants: A sealant is a preventive dental treatment our dentists may recommend to protect patients’ teeth from decay. A dental sealant is made of a clear or tooth-colored resin material, which is painted onto the chewing surface of teeth. By blocking out the bacteria and food debris that lead to tooth decay, the sealant prevents decay and cavities. The dental sealant forms a smooth coating over the natural pits and grooves of the tooth surface, making it easier to clean teeth with normal brushing. Dental sealants are most often recommended for children.
  • Management of avulsed and traumatized teeth
  • Mouth guards
  • Restorative dentistry for children
  • Early orthodontic evaluation and space maintenance

Your Child’s First Visit

The first dental visit is a milestone in your child’s life we aim to make it a memorable one. We recommend scheduling the first visit around the age of one or when the first tooth appears.

This initial appointment lets your child get acquainted with our dental environment. Our team will assess any early dental concern with a gentle examination, then will discuss appropriate preventative dental care with you. Our team will also demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques tailored for young ones, ensuring that both parents and children leave with the confidence to maintain good oral hygiene at home.

Schedule a Pediatric Dentistry Visit Today

If you’re looking for a dentist in Austin, TX, who will take the time to teach your child good habits and stress the importance of good oral hygiene at home, you’ve come to the right place. Please call Barton Oaks Dental Group at (512) 327-6947, or fill out our online contact form. One of our amazing dental team members will reach out soon to answer questions or schedule a new patient appointment.