Dentistry for Infants – Cumming, GA
Taking Care of the Littlest Smiles
If you’re looking for a practice that offers dentistry for infants in Cumming, you’ve come to the right place. At Village Pediatric Dentistry, our team is pleased to provide an array of comprehensive services, each designed to put your little one’s smile on the right path to a healthier, more beautiful smile. As a parent, it’s natural to be unsure of how to care for your baby’s teeth and gums. This is why we are here to help you navigate these early years, providing not only professional care but also deliver helpful recommendations for taking care of their developing smiles at home. If you would like to schedule an appointment for your baby, call our office and let us help you make the first step.
Why Choose Village Pediatric Dentistry for Infant Dentistry?
- All Available Services Offered Under One Roof
- Caring and Compassionate Dental Team
- Affordable dentistry to meet your budget
Oral Health Risk Assessment
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that you bring your child in for their first dental appointment by the time their first tooth erupts or before they reach the age of one. It is this first appointment that will set your child up for positive dental visits in the future. We will help them become familiar with the sights, sounds, and smells of our office while performing a quick and thorough check and cleaning of their oral cavity. We’ll also share helpful tips on ways to care for your child’s gummy smile as well as what to do when it’s time to start brushing those first few teeth.
Teething
Teething is a natural part of the growing process for all infants. Although a difficult time for most parents and their babies, our team can offer helpful suggestions to make this timely event more manageable for everyone. From rubbing their gums with a clean, wet washcloth to incorporating solid teethers to help relieve the pain, your little one may still shed a few tears, but you’ll both be better equipped to welcome their new teeth, which should all be in place by the time they reach the age of 3.
Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
Although your baby may only have one or two teeth in the beginning, they are still susceptible to decay. Should your little one develop a cavity during these early years, we can apply silver diamine fluoride to stop the progression. The silver within the solution kills any harmful bacteria while the fluoride strengthens the enamel and protects against future decay. This process is a painless alternative to drills and injections, allowing your child to leave with a healthier, happier smile.
Non-Nutritive Habits
It’s normal for your little one to use their thumb/finger or a pacifier during these early years, but if you’re not careful, continued use can lead to serious oral development problems in the future. The pressure placed on front teeth from thumb-sucking and overuse of a pacifier can cause a poorly aligned bite, resulting in the need for orthodontic treatment as they grow older. To prevent this from happening, we can provide various techniques and strategies to help your little one give up these non-nutritive habits and replace them with healthier alternatives.
Fluoride Treatment
Your child will greatly benefit when receiving fluoride treatment during their regular dental checkup and cleaning. Fluoride is known to protect teeth against decay and cavities as well as strengthen their enamel. With your approval, your child’s pediatric dentist in Cumming can apply a highly-concentrated fluoride gel to the surface of their teeth, giving them greater protection in-between appointments. The process takes only minutes and will cause your child to feel no pain whatsoever. It is recommended that they avoid eating or drinking immediately following their treatment to allow the solution to take full effect.