Pediatric Dentistry

Receiving high-quality dental treatment is just as important for children as it is for adults. We take great pride in helping our younger patients achieve excellent oral health and pediatric dental services in the community.

Pediatric Dentist in Deer Park, TX

Taking care of teeth is one important aspect of keeping yourself healthy. Dentists will always share the same basic advice for maintaining your teeth’s excellent health and appearance: Brush and floss your teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay, pay a visit to your dentist at least twice a year, avoid using your teeth for opening or tearing things, steer clear of foods and beverages that can cause stains. Can you see we have a passion for healthy teeth?

Dental care for children, however, will be relatively different. Your trusted family dentist can explain how extra assistance and attention is required in looking after your kids’ teeth. Visiting the dental clinic — not to mention having to sit still in a chair while someone peers inside their mouth and uses different tools — can be a strange and even frightening experience for them, so it helps to find a professional who can expertly meet the needs of your whole family.

Our trained and highly skilled dentists, Dr. Pamela Liu and Dr. Justin Reary know exactly how to put young patients at ease and make each visit to the clinic a positive one.

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What does pediatric dentistry include?

Pediatric dentistry includes using dental sealants to help prevent cavities and tooth decay on a child’s back molars. This is a proven preventive treatment that works by applying a thin acrylic coating over the teeth and allowing it to harden, which keeps out unwanted bacteria and plaque that could otherwise harm the teeth. Other pediatric dentistry services include pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns and tooth-colored crowns, space maintainers and tooth-colored fillings. Additionally, using fluoride applications to strengthen your child’s tooth enamel is extremely helpful in preventing decay. This involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth—it will bond the enamel and help keep teeth strong and healthy, it could even reverse decay.

What are the common issues of dental health in children?

Many of a kid’s dental problems are the same ones affecting adults, but as children’s teeth are still developing, untreated dental conditions can cause poor and misaligned tooth development, leading to a more serious problem as a child grows up. Some of the most common issues with children are: Tooth decay Bad breath Sensitive teeth Thumb-sucking Gum disease Teeth grinding Canker sores Baby teeth-loss Over-retained primary teeth Dental anxiety If your child experiences tooth decay, they may have a stainless steel crown applied. Follow our instructions for stainless steel crown aftercare instructions, using the link below.

What are the signs of oral cancer?

Mouth cancer can occur anywhere in the mouth, including the lips, tongue, and throat, as well as the salivary glands, pharynx, larynx, and sinuses. Because early detection is critical to overcoming the disease, make an appointment with your doctor if any of the following occur: Sore, swelling, lumps or thick patches in or around your mouth The feeling of a lump or object in your throat Numbness or pain anywhere in your mouth Loose teeth with no dental cause Lingering sore throat or hoarseness Areas of red or white lesions in your mouth or lips Trouble moving your jaw, swallowing or speaking Pain in your ear without loss of hearing Over half of those in the U.S. survive oral cancer after five years, according to the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research, but it is critical it is caught early.

What is a space maintainer?

Dental space maintainers are devices used to keep enough space open for permanent teeth to grow in after baby teeth are lost prematurely. One primary function of baby teeth is to hold the space for adult teeth to grow in correctly. When a baby tooth falls out prematurely, it can cause the adult teeth to grow in crooked, which is why we provide space maintainers. The gap that exists after baby teeth fall out and adult teeth come in can lead to expensive problems down the road. Typically, the body is good at maintaining enough space, but every case is different. If your child has lost a tooth prematurely, contact our office for a consultation. If your child has had space maintainers from our office, use the link below for our aftercare instructions.