We have several important goals during your child's first visit to our office. First, we want to introduce your child to staff and the dental setting in as non-threatening a way as possible.

The main goal of this procedure is to preserve the baby tooth, since baby teeth help to maintain adequate room for the permanent teeth.

Establishing healthy habit early on is the key to a lifetime of dental health. We will help teach your child about healthy oral habits and how to prevent future problems and decay.

Children continually get new teeth from age 3 months to the age 6 years. Most children have a full set of twenty (20) primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old. As a child nears the age 6, the jaw grows making room for the permanent teeth.

There are many situations that may require orthodontic treatment. Maintaining straight teeth and an even bite are the most common reasons for receiving orthodontic treatments.

Mouth guards are commonly used in sports to protect the teeth from accidental damage. We provide custom fitted mouth guards for our patients that ensure a higher level of protect from injury.

In general, children need x-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and change rapidly. They are more susceptible to tooth decay than adults.

Your child's teeth are an important part of staying healthy. We know you have many questions about them so see if we have already answered one them below.