Pediatric Hospital Dentistry At Orlando Kids Dentistry

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If your child cannot receive dental care in a traditional dental office, our practice offers gentle and effective dental care to infants, children, and adolescents in the nurturing environment of our local hospital. As one of the only pediatric dentists in the area to offer this unique service, our pediatric dentist has the distinctive ability to understand the specific needs of children who need dental care but cannot cooperate for safe dental treatment. Through hospital dentistry, you can eliminate the struggles and trauma that can lead to a lifetime fear of dental treatment for your child.

Special needs children are especially susceptible to dental problems specifically because many have difficulty practicing healthy dental and dietary habits at home. Often, special needs individuals require a unique soft diet and/or sugary medication that can be detrimental to maintaining dental health. At Orlando Kids Dentistry we feel it is extremely important to assure that children, adolescents and young adults with special challenges have full access to all dental health services, inclusive of orthodontics when indicated. We have found that many special needs children benefit significantly from orthodontic devices helping them improve not only their teeth and facial balance, but breathing as well, guaranteeing a good night sleep and improved health.

Is hospital dentistry right for my child?

Pediatric hospital dentistry services are ideal for:

-Physically, emotionally, or developmentally challenged children who are unable to hold still for dental treatment
-Children that have a severe gag reflex
-Children with complex medical conditions that make it unsafe to receive dental care in an office situation
-Children who have allergies to local anesthetics or experience difficulty achieving numbness
-Children who need oral surgery or other dental treatment that would be difficult for the child to tolerate while awake

For these situations, the use of general anesthesia may be the best option for your family.

Preventative dentistry is also important. At Orlando Kids Dentistry, our professionals are experienced in caring for special needs children as they often require more care and comfort. Pediatric dentists receive specialized education, beyond that of dental school, which involves training to care for patients with special needs.

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Professional Fluoride Treatment From Kids Orlando Dentistry

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PROFESSIONAL FLUORIDE TREATMENT IN ORLANDO, FL
Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in many foods and water. It is also found in most toothpastes, mouth rinses, and professional dental treatments. Fluoride is recommended by dentists due to its effectiveness in strengthening teeth and preventing cavities in both children and adults. When consumed or applied during dental treatment, fluoride makes the outermost layer of the teeth (enamel) more resistant to acid attacks and helps destroy the bacteria that causes cavities. Visit Orlando Kid’s Dentistry for a topical fluoride treatment.

HOW DOES FLUORIDE PROTECT TEETH?
Fluoride plays a very important role in the growth and development of teeth. Even before the teeth emerge during infancy, fluoride can be found in the body from foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. After the teeth have erupted, fluoride continues to benefit the teeth by reversing the early symptoms of tooth decay and rebuilding weakened tooth enamel. Additional protection is provided to the tooth surfaces through daily tooth brushing, as most modern toothpastes containing fluoride.

WHAT ARE TOPICAL FLUORIDE TREATMENTS?
Children and adults who are susceptible to tooth decay may benefit from a topical fluoride treatment. This type of professional dental treatment is available during your dental visit in the form of a foam, gel, or rinse. The fluoride product can be applied to the tooth surfaces by inserting a mouth guard filled with a foam or gel for several minutes. Fluoride varnish can also be painted onto the tooth surface.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM FLUORIDE?
Fluoride treatment is recommended for infants and children between 6 months and 16 years of age, as this is the time when the baby teeth and permanent teeth emerge. Other high risk groups can also benefit from fluoride treatments, including individuals who have poor oral hygiene, a history of tooth decay, minimal access to a dentist, a diet high in sugars, braces, or frequent snacking habits.

It’s critical to ensure that you get enough fluoride from an early age to prevent the development of cavities. For more information about fluoride treatments or to schedule a procedure with our experienced dentist, contact our Orlando Kid’s Dentistry office today 407-502-0202.

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Fluoride Treatment From Orlando Kids Dentistry

Fluoride Treatment Can Be A Cavity Fighter

Using small amounts of fluoride on a routine basis can help prevent tooth decay, and our office offers in-office, professional strength fluoride application.

Fluoride helps prevent mineral loss from tooth enamel and helps strengthen areas that are weakened and beginning to develop cavities. Fluoride also helps reduce acid attacks that break down the tooth.

Fluoride is used in many instances as cavity fighter; at the dentist, in toothpaste, and in much of the public water supply. It occurs naturally in varying amounts in water sources such as rivers, lakes and even the oceans. Fluoride is naturally present to some extent in certain foods and beverages but the levels vary widely.

The varnish is painted directly onto the teeth with a small brush, much like a nail polish application. It is much easier for young children to tolerate than fluoride trays. The fluoride varnish remains on the tooth surfaces for four to six hours. This facilitates maximal fluoride uptake and strengthens the tooth’s surface making it more resistant to the decay process. Fluoride varnish also minimizes the risk of inadvertent fluoride ingestion. The ADA considers fluoride varnish to be safe and efficacious as part of a caries prevention program that includes caries diagnosis, risk assessment, and regular dental care. Studies show that toddlers who have fluoride varnish applied to their teeth by a dentist twice a year are four times less likely to get cavities in their baby teeth and adolescents in orthodontic treatment can reduce areas of weakened enamel during treatment by up to 76% with more frequent varnish applications. Remember, Fluoride alone will not prevent tooth decay! It is important to brush at least twice a day, floss regularly, eat balanced meals, reduce sugary snacks, and visit your Pediatric Dentist on a regular basis.

Dentists often include fluoride treatments in patient visits to prevent caries (tooth decay) or repair teeth. In children with a high risk of developing cavities, fluoride treatments may be used to help fight the spread of decay. Orlando Kid’s Dentistry offers fluoride treatments to children of all ages. Fluoride treatments generally only take a few minutes and may be repeated every 3, 6, or 12 months as needed. There is no need for a sedative or nitrous oxide, since fluoride treatments are done by simply rubbing the solution directly on the teeth with a cotton swab or brush.

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Dental Sealants From Kids Orlando Dentistry

Orlando Dental Sealants Help Teeth Resist Decay

One of the dental services we provide children is dental sealant treatment to help protect the chewing surfaces of the teeth against decay. A cavity is most likely to develop on a chewing surface of a tooth due to the tiny grooves which are present. These grooves are known as “pits and fissures” and they provide decay-causing bacteria with the optimal conditions in which to grow. These dark & moist tiny grooves are also where bits of food become trapped which if not removed, can lead to tooth decay.

What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are transparent coatings made of a plastic resin material that work by smoothing out the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. This helps the teeth resist decay. When the back teeth are sealed, your child will most likely avoid getting cavities on these teeth to help him or her avoid the associated pain and the need for treatment while you can enjoy not having to pay for the treatment he or she needs.

Caring for Sealed Teeth
Taking good care of your child’s sealed teeth is no different than caring for unsealed teeth. Just be sure your child does a consistently great job of brushing and flossing and that he or she visits our Orlando pediatric dentistry practice for professional cleanings every six month. During these appointments, we will check the sealants for any wear and tear. You can expect the sealants to last for approximately 10 years. During this time, your child can enjoy a much lower risk for developing tooth decay for a healthier and happier smile!

The majority of decay on back teeth starts in the grooves and pits of chewing surfaces, especially during the first few years after their eruption. Sealing these surfaces with composite resins prevents this kind of decay.

Sealants are one of the most effective methods of preventing decay on the surfaces where they are placed. Although it is still a possibility that decay may develop on surfaces in between teeth, sealants significantly reduce the overall chance of having cavities.

We ensure the parents of our patients that their children will receive the best quality dental and orthodontic care delivered by a fantastic team of professionals in our kid-friendly environment.

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