Pediatric Dental Services
The Caring Pediatric Dentists in North Myrtle Beach, SC
We understand that each child has unique dental and emotional needs. The pediatric dentists at Carolina Dental Care in North Myrtle Beach, SC offer a wide range of dental services that can be tailored to fit your child’s specific needs.
What Can You Expect on Your First Visit?
During an initial visit, we will perform some of the same dental services we do for adults, including:
- Teeth and gum exam
- X-rays if needed to determine decay and the progress of the permanent teeth
- Cleaning and topical fluoride application
- Making sure your child is receiving appropriate fluoride between visits
- Education about at-home cleaning and care
- Scheduling future dental visits
Give us a call at 843-756-2273
to schedule your child’s appointment today.
Infant Dental Care
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children should have their first dental visit by age one. This is because it is critical that your infant receives the necessary care for their emerging teeth.
Primary teeth typically come in through the “teething” process when your infant is around 6 months old. Thinking about your baby’s first dental visit may be stressful, but you can rest assured that at Carolina Dental Care, our caring, experienced team will ensure that this first visit is safe, secure, and pain free.
Preventative Dental Care
Regular dental check-ups are a critical part of dentistry for children. At Carolina Dental Care, you and your child will learn preventive care to protect against tooth decay and other problems. We’ll also perform services like standard cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
Ignoring tooth decay can result in cavities or more severe issues in the future that could cause discomfort and pain for your child, possibly even requiring more severe treatments like root canals or surgery. We can help you care of any minor issues before they become serious problems.
Toddler and Child Dental Care
Your child’s first “regular” dental visit should be just after their third birthday. This first visit to the dental clinic is usually short and involves very little treatment. To help ensure your child is comfortable, we may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child for the examination.
We may also ask you to wait in the reception area for a portion of the visit. This will help the dentist begin to establish a relationship with your child.
An Important Part of Health Care
Along with cleaning and treatment, regular visits let our pediatric dentists monitor and evaluate your child’s ongoing dental health. Our talented team will watch for early signs of orthodontic concerns that could require future care to straighten your child’s teeth or improve their bite. We can also look for oral conditions associated with diseases such as asthma, diabetes, hay fever or pediatric periodontal disease.
Emergency Dental Services
Dental emergencies can happen in an instant, and at the least convenient time! If your child has a dental emergency like a knocked-out tooth or an abscess, Carolina Dental Care has an emergency pediatric dentist available to treat your child in the event of an emergency.
You’ll find experienced, compassionate emergency care for your child at Carolina Dental Care, one of the top pediatric dentist clinics in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Our caring team will make sure your child receives the right care to keep them smiling!
Give us a call at 843-756-2273
to find out more about our pediatric dental services and to schedule an appointment for your child today.
Cavity Prevention Tips for Children
Cavities are usually caused by a diet high in sugary foods and a lack of tooth brushing. Other factors that can cause a higher chance of cavities include the length of time it takes your child to chew their food as well as how long food residue stays on their teeth.
Here are 7 tips to help reduce cavities:
- Limit frequency of meals and snacks
- Encourage brushing, flossing, and rinsing
- Watch what your child drinks
- Avoid giving your child sticky foods
- Make treats part of the child’s meals
- Choose nutritious snacks