Pediatric Dentistry

What is Pediatric Dentistry?

At Bonita Dental, our team specializes in treating and evaluating children from all ages. We guarantee the most caring and comfortable service for your children because we know how important it is for you to keep an optimal oral health. We offer in office Oral Sedation and Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) to make treatment as pleasant as possible for those that might be highly anxious. ​ Our team is able to evaluate your child to give you and them the best recommendations to keep a healthy smile. At Bonita Dental our service is the most comfortable and friendly to your children.
Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral health problems in children. Pediatric dentists have specific training that qualifies them to provide care for children’s teeth and gums as they change throughout childhood. Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive care, from preventative treatment like cleanings and sealants to treatment for oral disease and injuries. A pediatric dentist will also counsel parents about a child’s nutritional and hygienic habits.

Fluoride

A varnish will be applied. This may leave clear film on your child’s teeth and may last  for a few hours. We recommend waiting 30 minutes for food, drinks, and rinsing. Also, no brushing that evening. Fluoride helps your child’s strengthen tooth enamel.

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Frenulectomy

A Frenectomy is a simple surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both Frena from the mouth. This connective tissue membrane that attaches one surface within the mouth to another. In Infants, an elongated lingual frenum may make it difficult to nurse or to feed sufficiently from a bottle.

Contact Bonita Dental to Schedule a consultation and determine the best treatment plan your
child needs.

Crowns

When a diseased tooth is not treated a Stainless steel crown is the best solution for a tooth that is too badly damaged for a regular filling. Crowns are silver caps that cover the whole tooth and are generally completed in one visit at Bonita dental with the best pediatric care.

Bonita Dental also offers porcelain crowns which are tooth colored for patients concerned about aesthetics.

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Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral health problems in children. Pediatric dentists have specific training that qualifies them to provide care for children’s teeth and gums as they change throughout childhood. Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive care, from preventative treatment like cleanings and sealants to treatment for oral disease and injuries. A pediatric dentist will also counsel parents about a child’s nutritional and hygienic habits.

Did you know…

that early childhood caries is the most common chronic disease in American children? It is far more prevalent than other common childhood illnesses, such as asthma. Furthermore, tooth decay and gum disease that begins early in life are likely to progress over time, potentially leading to a lifetime of oral complications.
A pediatric dentist will treat patients from birth through adolescence. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that young patients begin visiting a pediatric dentist no later than the first birthday when most children already have a first tooth. Children will continue to visit the dentist periodically throughout childhood to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Our staff is happy to assist you through the process of making the first appointment for your child. Simply call our office to speak with one of our helpful staff members and schedule your child’s visit. We aim to make your child’s experience as comfortable as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages of children do pediatric dentists treat?

A pediatric dentist will treat patients from birth through adolescence. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that young patients begin visiting a pediatric dentist no later than the first birthday when most children already have a first tooth. Children will continue to visit the dentist periodically throughout childhood to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

What type of training does a pediatric dentist have?

A pediatric dentist has the same credentials as a family dentist, only with two additional years of training specifically in the oral treatment of babies, children, teens, and kids with special needs. They are trained to understand not only the dental needs of a child but also the psychological and emotional needs as well.

How can I make a pediatric dental appointment?

Our staff is happy to assist you through the process of making the first appointment for your child. Simply call our office to speak with one of our helpful staff members and schedule your child’s visit. We aim to make your child’s experience as comfortable as possible.