PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

If you are looking for a fun, and safe environment where your child can get the best dental services, Parkway Dental is the best place to go to. In our dental clinic, we provide the best and quality oral care for your child with our state of the art facilities, friendly staff and our highly experienced pediatric dentists.

Our pediatric dentists have the advanced specialty training that focuses on oral health care for infants, children and adolescents. They are able to help your children by focusing on prevention of oral problems and instill in them good oral hygiene practices which they can continue until they grow older.

They have ways that make children feel comfortable. If your child is advised to receive a dental exam, a pediatric dentist is guaranteed to provide the best care possible.

The following are some of the services that our pediatric dentists provide:

  • Oral health exams for infants which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child
  • Dental care that includes cleaning, use of sealants, and fluoride treatments to prevent unnecessary oral health problems such as tooth decay and gum diseases
  • Habit counseling e.g. pacifier use and thumb sucking
  • Fixing an improper bite and early evaluation and treatment for straightening crooked teeth
  • Repair of defects and cavities
  • Diagnosis or detection of more complicated medical conditions through oral conditions including diabetes, heart problems, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, etc.
  • Management of gum diseases and conditions
  • Treatment for dental injuries
  • Use of mouth guards and night guards for increased protection for the teeth

In many cases, children are being treated by general dentists. But if you are able to bring your child to a pediatric dentists, complete oral health care can be provided such as infant oral health exams, habit counselling, detection of oral conditions linked to some serious diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and care for dental injuries specific to children. Preventing oral diseases is a lot less expensive than curing existing problems, therefore it is crucial. This will also minimize chances of suffering experienced by children, discomfort and future complications.

Pediatric dentists are skilled and are experts on treating children without giving them anxiety and fear. In addition, they also have equipment in offices that are designed especially for children. You can be assured that they can provide the best possible care for your child’s oral health.

For more information on the pediatric dentistry services we provide, do not hesitate to contact our dental office at phone numbers (203) 408-2248, or visit us at 1869 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 .