Pediatric Services In Edinburg, TX
Our office provides specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a warm, caring, and child-centered environment. Our professional pediatric dentists serve infants, children, teens, and children with special health care needs. Keep reading to learn more about the services offered by our pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX.
Our Services
First Dental Visits
The AAPD recommends that children visit a pediatric dentist for their first dental exam within six months of their first tooth erupting or by their 1st birthday.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride works to remineralize tooth enamel, preventing tooth decay and cavities. Fluoride also strengthen teeth ensuring they develop strong and healthy.
Preventative Treatment
Each time your child visits our dental practice for a checkup, we will provide a professional teeth cleaning and dental exam to help maintain their healthy smile.
Sedation Dentistry
Does your child ever feel nervous about visiting the dentist? Does their upcoming treatment make them feel anxious? If so, they may benefit from gentle sedation at our office.
Dental Emergencies
Your child may need immediate attention. Our team will schedule your child to meet with our pediatric dentists as soon as possible so that they can receive the care they need.
Dental Sealants for Kids
Prevent the formation of cavities in hard-to-reach spots with dental sealants for kids, a thin plastic coating that protects the teeth from bacteria.
First Visit
When should Your Child have their first dental visit?
It is recommended that children visit the dentist at the eruption of their first tooth or by six months of age. Whether or not it is your child’s first visit to the dentist ever or their first visit to our pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX, we are excited to welcome you to our Smile family. Our team is compassionate and experienced and believes that trips to the dentist should be fun and comfortable. We do our best to make your child’s first visit to the dentist a good one.
Want to learn more about what you can expect on your first visit? Visit our page on first-time visits here!
Fluoride Treatment
Protecting your teeth!
Our pediatric dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment if your child is prone to cavities. Fluoride is a natural mineral and can be found in many water supplies and foods. Your child will receive some fluoride from brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and their diet; however, a professional fluoride treatment can also strengthen their tooth enamel as well as help prevent tooth decay.
Bacteria, acids, and sugars in your child’s mouth attach their tooth enamel, demineralizing it, which may make your child susceptible to cavities. Fluoride remineralizes tooth enamel and strengthens it against decay-causing factors in the mouth.
First Visit
When should Your Child have their first dental visit?
It is recommended that children visit the dentist at the eruption of their first tooth or by six months of age. Whether or not it is your child’s first visit to the dentist ever or their first visit to our pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX, we are excited to welcome you to our smile family. Our team is compassionate and experienced and believes that trips to the dentist should be fun and comfortable. We do our best to make your child’s first visit to the dentist a good one.
Want to learn more about what you can expect at your first visit? Visit our page on first-time visits here!
Pediatric Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are beneficial in that they are an excellent preventative treatment for your child’s teeth. They provide long-term protection from cavity-causing bacteria, food debris, and plaque.
Sealants are made of clear or tooth-colored resin material, and this material is painted on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. It forms a smooth coating over the tooth and helps shield the tooth from decay-causing bacteria, food debris, and plaque to keep teeth strong and healthy. Dental sealants also make it easier for your child to keep their teeth clean with daily flossing and brushing.
Sedation Dentistry for Children
Helping Your Kid With Dental Anxiety
A mild sedative (calming drug) is sometimes used during dental treatment to help children with dental anxiety and special needs. Sedation dentistry is also utilized when multiple treatments are performed or if your child has a very strong “gag” reflex.
The types of sedation used in dentistry are as follows:
Nitrous Oxide
Often called “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a mild sedative. It is very safe and will keep your child relaxed during dental procedures. Your child may feel “happy” during the procedure. Before the procedure, you should restrict your child from eating anything other than a very light snack.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is another option if your child is anxious. This medicine can make your child feel a bit drowsy but will keep them calm and relaxed during the procedure. Once you arrive, your dentist will give the medication to your child. Your child should not eat or drink after midnight on the night prior to the appointment if he or she is going to go under sedation.
IV Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation involves a needle being inserted into your child’s vein, usually in the arm/hand. IV sedation is ideal for longer procedures in order to keep your child relaxed. The medicine will be administered from a drip bag straight into the bloodstream.
Sedation Dentistry for Children
Helping Your Kid With Dental Anxiety
If there is excessive bleeding or any other symptoms that are not dental-related, call 911 or take your child to the nearest emergency room.
A dental emergency requires immediate attention from your dentist. At our office, we understand that you can’t always plan when your child needs our care, and if your child experiences a dental emergency, we ask you to contact us as soon as possible so we can get you in to see our experienced pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX.
Here are a few examples of dental emergencies:
- Lost dental restoration
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Severe toothaches or tooth pain
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Damage to the soft tissues in the mouth (lips, cheeks, tongue, gums)
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Cracked or fractured tooth
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Fully knocked-out tooth
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A broken or chipped tooth
Call or email us to book your first appointment today!
Our Edinburg pediatric dental office was created with your child in mind. It starts in something as simple as our name, Gigglesville Pediatric Dentistry. From games to toys, to iPads, to colorful walls, to a compassionate staff, our practice was designed to be a safe and fun place for your child to visit the dentist.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We cannot wait to meet you!
