Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years, including those with special health needs. They are the pediatricians of dentistry and have 2 to 3 years of additional specialty training after dental school. It is recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) that your child be seen by a dentist at the age of 6 months old. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood. Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life.
Viewing every child differently, pediatric dentists have many different approaches to help a child complete needed dental treatment. A pediatric dentist makes a recommendation of behavior guidance methods for the child under these considerations:
- health history
- special health care needs
- dental needs
- type of treatment required
- the consequences of no treatment
- emotional and intellectual development
- parental preferences
To schedule an appointment for your child today with a Pediatric Dentist please contact our team at Carrera Dental and Braces.