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Give Your Child Gentle Pediatric Dentistry in Redfield

Visiting the dentist for the first time is a big milestone for a child. It introduces them to a type of care that can initially seem awkward and unfamiliar. Fortunately, our compassionate team has extensive experience helping kids feel comfortable during their visit. By choosing us for pediatric dentistry in Redfield, you can:

Ensure your child’s smile develops properly
Stay ahead of issues before they become serious problems
Navigate the challenges of at-home oral care routines
Start with “happy visits” so your child feels at ease
Have access to kid-friendly sedation to ease your child’s nerves

Call 605-460-6468 for an appointment. Join our membership plan if you don’t have insurance. We have options for children too!

Build a Healthy Foundation for Your Child’s Future Smile

Baby teeth play an important role in the development of your child’s adult teeth. We recommend you bring your child to the dentist once their first tooth erupts. While that may sound early, it allows us to monitor their oral health, so their adult teeth can come in properly. We’ll begin with an easy first appointment, so your child can get to know our team and become familiar with our office.

Depending on their age, we can help you with:

Teething – This can be a difficult stage for you and your child. We’ll offer tips that relieve your child’s discomfort as their teeth erupt.
Thumb-Sucking – We can help with thumb-sucking, which can impact the growth of your child’s teeth, palate, and jaw.
Preventive Orthodontics – If your child loses a tooth too early, we’ll use space maintainers to help prevent teeth from coming in at an incorrect angle.
Cleanings and Exams – Once your child is in their toddler years, we’ll do more traditional cleanings and exams. It keeps tooth decay and gum infections at bay.
Preventive Treatments – We’ll give your child’s teeth an extra layer of protection with dental sealants and fluoride treatments.

We’ll help your child’s smile thrive! For pediatric dentistry in Redfield, call 605-460-6468 for an appointment.

Common Questions About Pediatric Dentistry

What is pediatric dentistry?

Pediatric dentistry is oral health care specifically catered to children from infancy through their teens. It includes routine cleanings and exams, as well as risk assessment for dental complications, special counseling about nutrition and thumb-sucking habits for better oral health, and care for injured, knocked-out, or decayed teeth and pediatric periodontal disease.

Why is pediatric dentistry important?

Baby teeth require proper dental care, too. Without it, your child could face a lifetime of dental problems. A children’s dentist can treat cavities and other issues while they’re small to avoid complications down the road. We can monitor their oral health and make sure their teeth and bite are developing properly as they grow.

Are pacifiers bad for teeth?

They can be. They can affect the alignment of your child’s teeth and may even cause changes in the roof of the mouth. Dental problems related to pacifier use are more common in children older than age 2, those who vigorously suck their pacifier, and those who use one all the time. If you’re concerned about your child’s pacifier use, let us know. We can offer suggestions to help wean them off a pacifier.

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