Tooth Extractions

Tooth Extractions

Abscess or Infection The recommended treatment for an infected or abscessed primary tooth is usually the removal of the tooth. If left alone an abscess or infected tooth can cause serious problems. It can affect the formation of the developing permanent tooth or the...
Special Needs

Special Needs

Customized Patient Care At Kids Dental we strive to help all of our patients feel cared for and as comfortable as possible. Longer appointments, quiet room appointments, or using a toothbrush instead of a prophy brush during cleanings are some of our commonly used...
Crowns

Crowns

Pediatric Crowns Dental crowns are also known as “caps”. They are full-service restorations covering all parts of the tooth above the gums. Pediatric crowns are cemented onto the tooth and restore the tooth to its original form and function. They also provide...
White Fillings

White Fillings

Do Cavities in Baby Teeth Need Fillings? Usually, the answer is yes, even though the baby tooth will eventually fall out. A cavity in a baby tooth can cause pain, infection, space loss, and can lead to decay in other teeth. An infected baby tooth can affect the...
Interceptive Orthodontics

Interceptive Orthodontics

When to Evaluate for Orthodontic Intervention According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should get their first orthodontic screening by the age of 7. An evaluation at this age can help to identify skeletal development concerns and allow for...