Children’s Dentistry
Finding a Dental Home for Your Children
YOUR TRUSTED DENTAL OFFICE IN MESQUITE
Having a dental home is important, especially for children. When kids have a dental home, they become familiar with the office and the people, making the appointment experience much more comfortable. Having a trusted partner in your child’s dental health means all of their records are kept in one place, making it easy to track oral health and development.
Our team prioritizes your child’s well-being and ensures each visit is a fun and positive experience. We also use digital X-rays to capture accurate images of their teeth without exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Preventive Care for Kids
PROMOTING HEALTHY SMILES
Preventive care is essential for kids to enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles. This includes regular dental cleanings and oral evaluations for your little ones every six months. We provide guidance on at-home hygiene routines so that you can play an active role in your child’s dental care. This is important to help them develop good oral-care habits from an early age.
It’s important to keep your child’s baby teeth healthy because they play a crucial role in speech development and help guide permanent teeth into the correct positions. Our team is ready to give your little ones the best possible start to their dental care journey. We use a range of preventive treatments, including fluoride varnish and dental sealants, for extra protection against cavities.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
FOR A NATURAL-LOOKING SMILE
At Texas Dentistry and Braces, we use tooth-colored fillings to fill cavities and restore your child’s smile. They are made of composite resin and look completely natural so your children won’t feel self-conscious about their new fillings. For younger kids, we also offer silver diamine fluoride, which helps to manage early-stage cavities without having to remove any tooth structure. And to address white spots on the teeth, we use Icon resin infiltration. This is a pain-free process that fills the porous areas with resin to blend them in with the surrounding enamel.
Our Children’s Dentistry Services:
ENABLE EARLY DETECTION
INSTILL HEALTHY HABITS
IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH
Dental Bonding
REPAIRS IMPERFECTIONS FOR A HAPPIER SMILE
Dental bonding repairs small smile imperfections such as chips, fractures, and discoloration. First, your child’s dentist applies a tooth-colored resin material and sculpts it to cover the affected area. Then they adjust and polish it to blend in seamlessly with your child’s natural tooth structure. Dental bonding is minimally invasive and typically requires no anesthesia.
Dental Crowns
STRONG SUPPORT TO RETAIN DAMAGED TEETH
Dental crowns act to support and protect damaged teeth in children. We typically use stainless steel dental crowns for primary teeth because of their durability. These crowns effectively restore and preserve the baby teeth so that they can function properly and hold space for the permanent ones. Tooth-colored crowns are also available for a natural look, enabling your child to smile with confidence.
Sedation Dentistry
A COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS
We understand dental visits can feel overwhelming to some children. Texas Dentistry and Braces offers sedation for kids who experience anxiety about dental visits or struggle to sit through treatment. The most common option is nitrous oxide, which we administer through a mask to help your child remain comfortable and calm. The nitrous oxide wears off quickly so your child can resume their normal activities straight after their appointment.
An alternative option is oral conscious sedation. This involves the use of medication to help your child feel at ease throughout their treatment while remaining completely conscious and responsive.
Sports Mouth Guards
PROTECTING YOUNG TEETH AGAINST SERIOUS INJURY
At Texas Dentistry and Braces, we offer custom-made mouth guards to protect your child’s teeth when they play sports. Using our in-house SprintRay 3D printer, we create mouth guards for optimal comfort and fit. A well-fitting guard acts as a cushion if your child unfortunately suffers a blow to the mouth or jaw during their activities. This reduces the risk of tooth fractures, lip injuries, and jaw fractures.
Your Child’s First Visit
WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD
Our dentists recommend children have their first dental visit at 6 months old. But we encourage you to bring your child to the dentist at any age—it’s never too late to start preventive care. Our team will ensure your child has a positive experience no matter what age they are. Here is how to help prepare your child for their first dental visit:
Talk to them and explain what happens at the dentist. Role-play to show them what to expect and that there is nothing to fear.
Watch episodes of their favorite TV characters visiting the dentist and taking care of their teeth.
Read them some fun books about visiting the dentist.
Have them watch you brush your teeth so they understand that everyone in the family is doing it.
At Texas Dentistry and Braces, we are committed to your child’s dental health.
You can trust Texas Dentistry and Braces to provide exceptional dental care for your children. Book your child’s dental appointment today.