Pediatric Dentistry AT Southland Children's Dentistry
All About Pediatric Dentistry at Southland Children’s Dentistry
Here at Southland Children’s Dentistry, we teach your children the proper way to take care of their teeth and that going to the dentist can be fun. We want to provide the best pediatric experience possible. An experience that is calm and inviting. Many parents choose to have our doctors treat their children because of their ability to deal with all types of child behavior and special needs.
Albany, Georgia’s Premier Pediatric Dentist
When you visit our office in Albany, Georgia you’ll feel comfortable and relaxed. Our team is caring and friendly and we work hard to create a welcoming and compassionate atmosphere. With years of experience in pediatric dentistry and working with kids, we’ve developed a wide array of pediatric services. The pediatric services we provide are:
Infant Dentistry
You might think dentistry is only for people who’ve actually grown in a full set of teeth, but that isn’t the case! The ADA actually recommends that children begin receiving dental care as soon as their first tooth shows up, or at least by their first birthday. Infant dentistry includes assessing the baby’s mouth to make sure everything is healthy and giving parents advice for taking care of their baby’s teeth and gums…LEARN MORE
Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas commonly referred to as laughing gas. It consists of two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together. Studies indicate that it reduces a patient’s perception of pain and increases the release of dopamine. Laughing gas is one option to help anxious patients relax and feel comfortable during a dental procedure, or even during a routine dental appointment…LEARN MORE
Pit and Fissure Sealant
Dental sealants are a protective clear plastic layer brushed onto the chewing surfaces of teeth to “seal them off” from plaque and bacteria that would cause cavities to form. Dentists started using sealants in the 1960s, and they’ve been popular ever since. The best time to bring your child in for dental sealants is around when their adult molars erupt, which is usually at age six…LEARN MORE
Space Maintainer
If a child loses a baby tooth earlier than expected or their adult tooth is late in erupting, they may benefit from space maintainers to hold the place for the incoming tooth or teeth. Space maintainers are orthodontic appliances that help ensure that adult teeth come in where they should. They can be fixed or removable and they are custom-made for each child…LEARN MORE
The entire team here at Southland Children’s Dentistry is committed to providing an anxiety-free dental experience. If you live in or around Albany, Valdosta, or Tifton, Georgia, please consider us as you new pediatric dentist family. We love serving our local community and we would love to serve you. Please give us a call if you’re interested in a free dental consultation. Call us at (229) 439-8896 or send us an email.
