Children’s Dentistry

Yes, we accept emergency walk-in patients and will do our best to provide prompt care.

1. Early Cavity Prevention: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions—yet it’s almost entirely preventable with regular care and early interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants. 
2. Positive Dental Attitude: Children who start visiting the dentist early are less likely to experience dental anxiety and more likely to maintain lifelong dental habits.
3. Developmental Monitoring: We track your child’s jaw and tooth development to catch concerns like crowding, overbite, or missing teeth before they worsen. 
4. Parent Education: We partner with you to teach brushing techniques, age-appropriate nutrition, and ways to prevent injury or decay.
5. Customized, Gentle Treatment: From smaller tools to extra patience, we tailor every aspect of care to your child’s age and personality.

• Check-ups & Cleanings – Fun, friendly hygiene appointments with kid-safe polish and fluoride.
• Sealants – Clear protective coatings on molars to help prevent cavities. 
• Fluoride Treatments – Strengthens enamel and reduces decay risk. 

• X-rays – Safe, low-radiation imaging to monitor growth and detect hidden issues. 
• Fillings & Restorations – Fast, gentle solutions for baby or permanent teeth affected by decay. 
• Growth Tracking – Evaluation of bite, spacing, and alignment to plan future orthodontic needs.
• Parental Guidance – Preventive coaching, injury prevention, and nutritional advice.

• Increased Risk of Tooth Decay: Cavities in baby teeth can lead to pain, infection, and problems with speech and eating. Early dental visits help catch issues before they become serious. 
• Disrupted Tooth Development: Untreated decay or trauma in primary teeth can affect the eruption and spacing of adult teeth—leading to misalignment or orthodontic issues later on. 
• Increased Dental Fear: If children only visit the dentist when something hurts, they can develop anxiety around dental care that may last into adulthood.
• Costlier Future Care: Preventive visits and early treatments are more affordable and less invasive than emergency or surgical care required later.

• Kid-friendly environment with welcoming staff, bright spaces, and gentle explanations 
• Distraction tools like ceiling TVs, headphones, and visual guides 
• Tell-Show-Do approach – we explain what we’re doing before we do it 
• Clear communication with both parents and children 
• Flexible appointment times for busy school or activity schedules
• Family care approach – see multiple children in one visit when possible!

A pediatric or children’s dentist focuses exclusively on dental care for infants, children, and teens offering services tailored to young patients, such as cavity prevention, fluoride treatments, sealants, and managing dental anxiety. Family dentists provide a wider range of services for all ages, from children to adults, but may not offer the same specialized environment or child-focused techniques that pediatric dentistry provides.

Routine check-ups every six months are generally recommended, though a pediatric dentist may suggest a personalized schedule

We tailor every appointment based on your child’s age, comfort level, and individual needs. Here’s how we care for little smiles at Dentistry at Waterview: 

 Infants & Toddlers (0–3 years) 

• Oral health risk assessment 

• Monitoring of baby teeth eruption 

• Guidance on teething, thumb-sucking, pacifier use 

• Cleaning techniques for parents 

• Fluoride recommendations if appropriate 

Preschool & Elementary-Age Children 

• Gentle professional cleanings 

• Cavity checks and X-rays (if needed) 

• Protective fluoride varnish and sealants 

• Diet and hygiene coaching for both kids and parents 

• Fun, engaging explanations about oral care 

 Pre-Teens & Teenagers 

• Monitoring of bite alignment and jaw growth 

• Orthodontic screening (Invisalign or braces referrals) 

• Wisdom teeth checks 

• Education on sports mouthguards, hygiene, and habits (e.g., sugar, soda, vaping) 

• Support for kids with dental anxiety 

We ensure your child leaves every visit feeling proud, informed, and excited to return.

You can prepare by bringing your child’s medical and dental history, a list of any medications they are taking, and their insurance information if applicable. It also helps to bring a favorite toy or comfort item to make your child feel more relaxed during the visit.

If your child experiences a dental injury such as a knocked-out tooth, fracture, or excessive bleeding, apply clean gauze and a cold compress right away. Contact us through our teledentistry service for a prompt response, and visit our clinic immediately for emergency care, we accept emergency walk-in patients.