The pediatric dentist is the specialist who is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet these needs. Pediatric dentists have had special training, which allows them to provide the most up-to-date and thorough treatment for a wide variety of children's dental problems. They are trained and qualified to treat special patients who may have emotional, physical, or mental handicaps. Because of this specialized training and commitment to comprehensive oral health, many parents wisely choose a pediatric dentist to treat their children.
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Total Health Care

The pediatric dentist is concerned about a child's total health care and good oral health is an important part of total health. To help your child stay totally healthy, the pediatric dentist often works with pediatricians, other physicians, and other dental specialists. Normal children as well as hospitalized, handicapped, and chronically ill children often are served best through this team approach -- the pediatric dentist is an important part of the child's health team.
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Children

Children are a precious gift. An early start in regular dental care is an important step on the road to total health. Pediatric dentists recommend that children begin routine dental visits by age one so that any problems may be detected, treated early, or even avoided completely.
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Teens

As children become teenagers, their attitude toward dental care may change. Their appearance and self-image are very important to them; decayed teeth or poorly positioned teeth or jaws make them very self-conscious. Teens also eat frequently and snack foods tend to become a major part of their regular diet. Pediatric dentists are taught techniques to manage the special problems of teens. Techniques to deal with behavior, to restore and guide teeth, and to teach preventive dental health care are designed with the teen in mind. When your pediatric dentist has followed your child from early youth into the teen years, he/she can subtly change the approach to the child's own special needs in a sensitive, caring, and professional manner.
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Special Patients

An important part of the education of a pediatric dentist is concerned with the medical and dental problems of the special patient. People with significant medical, physical, or mental disabilities often present unique challenges to dentists. Pediatric dentists are specially trained in techniques that ensure excellent care for these patients.

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