Children's Dentist in Omro

When Should Kids See a Children's Dentist in Omro for the First Time?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend infants see a dentist by age one, earlier if they get their first tooth before six months. This establishes a good foundation for their dental care.

What Is a Child's First Dental Exam Like?

Your child's first dental visit is usually a relaxing experience and gets them used to a dental office. Your infant can sit on your lap in the chair. If your child's teeth are developing normally, the visit is more about educating you about how to care for your baby's teeth. You'll learn about the services we offer when your child gets a little older to help keep their teeth cavity free. Feel free to talk about pacifier use, thumb sucking, teething and other concerns you may have.

What Is Dentistry for Children?

Our kid’s dental care is high-quality care in a kid-friendly setting. We specialize in services designed to maintain your child's optimal dental health, including:

Fluoride - Our dentist can apply a fluoride treatment to your child's teeth to help prevent cavities. It does not hurt or taste bad.

Dental Sealants - Dental sealants are a thin coating of plastic painted on the chewing surface of molars to protect them from decay. According to the CDC, school-age kids who had sealants applied get significantly fewer cavities than kids who did not get sealants.

Teeth Cleaning for Children - Getting a professional dental cleaning is a habit children should continue the rest of their lives to help prevent decay and gum disease. Our dental hygienists can gently clean children's teeth when they can hold their mouth open long enough, usually at around age two or three.

Fillings - Our children's dentist likes to catch cavities early so they can be treated with metal or white fillings. Decay in one baby tooth can spread rapidly to other baby teeth, so it's essential to treat cavities as soon as they appear. Nevertheless, the best treatment is always prevention.

Dental Bonding - Dental bonding with composite resin is a safe, painless way to treat small fractures and chips in baby teeth.

Baby Root Canal - Our children's dentist will suggest a baby root canal to save a badly decayed baby tooth. Sometimes, parents wonder why a dentist just doesn't pull the baby tooth to stop their child's pain. Dentists know extracting a baby tooth before the adult tooth is ready to emerge will cause problems as adult teeth will migrate to fill an open space. This can cause crowding and crookedness.

Pediatric Crowns - Our kid’s dentist will recommend a pediatric crown to preserve a baby tooth that has a large cavity, after a root canal procedure or to strengthen a broken baby tooth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends stainless steel crowns for children as they are both durable and affordable.

Mouthguards - Please call our office if you need a sports mouthguard to protect your child's mouth while they are playing sports or engaging in activities where there is a possibility of a mouth injury. We can also supply night mouthguards if your child grinds his or her teeth while sleeping.

When Should I Expect My Child to Get Baby Teeth?

Your child's first teeth will probably erupt when they are about six months old. It could be earlier or later; all children are unique. Girls teeth usually emerge earlier than boy's teeth. The bottom two front teeth are the first to emerge from the gums, followed by the top front teeth. All 20 baby teeth will emerge by the time your child is two or three years old.

When Do Children's Baby Teeth Usually Fall Out?

Baby teeth fall out to make way for adult teeth. They usually fall out in the same order they emerged. Baby teeth usually start falling out at age four or five, but it could be as late as age seven. Fortunately, your child won't feel the same pain when the permanent teeth emerges as they felt when the baby teeth emerged. 

What Causes Children's Toothaches?

Common toothache causes in children include decay, a cracked tooth from a fall or biting something hard, an abscess or something stuck between their teeth. Unfortunately, young children have a tough time describing their pain or determining which tooth is causing the pain. If you don't see an obvious cause, like a piece of food stuck between their teeth, please call our office for an appointment with our children's dentist in Omro.