Local Dental Care - Sedation Dentistry For Children
Ferguson Dental Associates
Appointments: (843) 571-4411
Larry Ferguson D.M.D.
Ferguson Dental Associates
1812 Wallace School Road, Suite 400
Charleston, SC 29407
At Ferguson Dental Associates, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Ferguson and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.
If you suffer from periodontal disease or want to make sure you avoid it, Charleston area gum disease dentist Dr. Larry Ferguson offers the solution with non-surgical preventive gum therapy. Look and feel your best with healthy gums and an attractive smile.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Ferguson Dental Associates located in the Charleston, SC area. Larry Ferguson, D.M.D. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Sleep dentistry offers a relaxing and virtually pain-free dental experience. You'll have little or no memory of the entire visit. If you would you like to experience quality dental care without feeling nervous or uncomfortable, sleep dentistry may be right for you.
Are you suffering from unsightly bleeding gums? Bleeding gums can be painful and can cause bad breath. Charleston area gum disease dentist Larry Ferguson, D.M.D. can provide you with effective care for your bleeding gums. Don't put off treatment any longer, call Ferguson Dental Associates today to set up a consultation.
Arthur P. McCann, D.D.S
Appointments: (315) 451-8602
Arthur McCann D.D.S.
Arthur P. McCann, D.D.S
4881 W Taft Road
Liverpool, NY 13088
If you're an adult wondering how to get started with nearly invisible Six Month Smiles® in the Liverpool area, Dr. McCann will be happy to help. We encourage you to ask all the questions you have about how clear braces can straighten your teeth or close gaps in teeth that make you feel uncomfortable.
Our goal is to design an individual treatment plan for your situation. You'll enjoy the fast results, and the new confidence you'll feel with a bright, healthy smile.
If you need periodontal therapy, Liverpool area gum disease dentist Dr. Arthur McCann can help. We offer solutions that will soon have you looking and feeling your best.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. We'll make sure you have both, for your long term oral health.
Dr. Arthur McCann at his Liverpool area dental implants practice offers extensive experience restoring your dental implant crown.
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.
Liverpool area Invisalign® dentist Arthur McCann, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Arthur P. McCann, D.D.S, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
With oral conscious sedation, Liverpool area sedation dentist Arthur McCann, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Hollywood Dental Center
Appointments: (936) 632-4477
Ralph Rose D.D.S.
Hollywood Dental Center
1703 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
At Hollywood Dental Center we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
For your comfort and convenience, Ralph Rose, D.D.S., may suggest you relax with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during certain treatments. Offering children's dentistry at his practice in the LUFKIN, TX area, Dr. Rose offers a range of options to help you feel comfortable at the dentist.
Hollywood Dental Center offers natural-looking partial dentures. LUFKIN area dentures dentist Dr. Ralph Rose uses the latest technology to produce materials custom-blended to your skin, hair and eye color. You'll look like you were born with perfect teeth.
With oral conscious sedation, LUFKIN area sedation dentist Ralph Rose, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Hollywood Dental Center welcomes emergency appointments. We know that dental emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose to your need. We are here to help you at any time.
More Children's Dentists in the Lufkin, TX Area Near You
GEORGE T WARD D.D.S.
112 W SAINT JOHN ST
TARBORO, NC, 27886
(252) 823-3864
Larson - Beneda Dental
418 Briggs Ave S
Park River, ND, 58270
(701) 284-6131
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WILLIAM B LONG D.D.S. PA
308 N TAYLOR ST
GOLDSBORO, NC, 27530
(919) 735-6017
SMALL SMILES DENTAL CENTER OF MANCHESTER PLLC
8 VINTON ST
MANCHESTER, NH, 3103
(603) 627-8800
Your Children's Dentist - Thumb Sucking
A Most Common Habit: Thumb Sucking
What's the most common thing nearly half of American toddlers do when they're teething and tired, relaxing, sleeping or being scolded? They suck their thumbs!
Thumb-sucking is the earliest and most common habit among children. It's nothing for parents to worry about — unless the habit persists. Only after age four does thumb-sucking threaten to damage children's teeth.
Some thumb-suckers simply rest the thumb in the mouth, sucking only at certain times. Others work at the habit, and can displace teeth severely. If, when you remove the thumb from your child's mouth you hear a "popping," it signals a great deal of pressure on the teeth that may cause an overbite or underbite. If the child is over four, you may want to discuss the habit with an orthodontist.
To help break a child of thumb-sucking, parents should;
- Avoid punishing the child
- Provide play materials to occupy the child's hands
- Keep supervision to a minimum
- Keep the home environment happy
One of the worst approaches is parental pressure — it can have a negative effect. On the other hand, peer pressure often works well, encouraging the child to imitate "grown-up" behavior.
Sometimes an orthodontic appliance can prevent or replace a thumb-sucking habit. Once a child becomes accustomed to the appliance, he or see may no longer interested in thumb-sucking.
The first step is to determine when and why a child is thumb-sucking. Your family or pediatric dentist has had lots of experience. Give them a call — they may be able to help.
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Stainless Steel Dental Crowns For Children's Molars
Primary (baby) molars with extensive decay, malformed enamel, advanced wear due to grinding, a missing replacement tooth, pulpotomy, or fracture may require coverage with a stainless steel crown in order to provide a durable restoration (filling).
Primary molars are shaped differently than permanent molars. Large amalgam (silver fillings) are not recommended for use in primary molars because they often fracture or crack. A fractured filling may not be evident until it falls out or until the tooth shows signs of abscess (infection). If a filling does fracture, decay may travel to the center of the tooth where the nerve and blood vessels lie. If the infection is caught early enough, a pulpotomy (described later) can be performed. If abscess has occurred, the tooth will often need to be extracted (removed). Early loss of a primary molar can create multiple other problems. Primary molars, and in particular first primary molars with decay on more than one surface, will have the benefit of a much more durable and reliable restoration with a stainless steel crown.
A primary molar may be restored with a stainless steel crown during one appointment. The decay is removed, the tooth is shaped for a crown, the appropriate size crown is selected, and the crown is cemented. The crown must be brushed when brushing the other teeth. Sticky foods such as caramels and taffy can pull the crown off. If this should occur, your pediatric dentist can usually replace the same crown in a few minutes.
A pulpotomy is necessary if bacteria have entered the area deep inside the crown of the tooth because of decay or fracture. This area is called the pulp chamber. It contains nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues that are necessary for the tooth to be healthy. A pulpotomy removes the unhealthy tissues only in the crown portion of the tooth. The nerves, blood supply, and tissues in the root(s) are not removed. If the bacteria are not removed, the tooth will abscess. A medicated filling is placed in the pulp chamber after the infected tissues are removed. A stainless steel crown should be placed in order to provide support for the walls of the tooth.
The tooth is once again healthy and in most cases will last until the Tooth Fairy says it's time to go!
by Jane A. Soxman, DDS
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