Children’s Dentistry – Mesquite, TX
Guiding Young Smiles as They Grow
Prevention is key if you want your child’s smile to grow healthy. Fortunately, at Riviera Family Dentistry, we don’t just care about mature teeth and gums. We also devote much of our time to maintaining, monitoring, and treating younger smiles. As a child’s mouth grows, we must ensure that tooth eruption and bite development are on track. You can count on us to closely watch and keep smiles moving in the right direction. If you are ready for your little one to get the best possible dental care in the Mesquite area, call our office to schedule an appointment with our children's dentist today.
Why Choose Riviera Family Dentistry for Children’s Dentistry?
- Compassionate Dental Team
- Kid-Friendly Dental Services & Amenities
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available for Nervous Children
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings for Kids
The first dental checkup should occur when your child’s first tooth erupts or before they reach the age of one. This allows for a more calming visit, as our team will work to help your little one become acclimated to the dentist’s office while also having their mouths quickly examined to ensure everything is progressing as it should. We’ll also provide you with helpful brushing and flossing tips so that you can maintain their oral health and hygiene at home.
Dental Sealants
Cavities and children often go together, but they don’t have to with the right protection. Because the molars are often the hardest to reach for tiny hands and novice brushers, these teeth contain pits and grooves that make it easy for bacteria to become trapped, causing cavities. With dental sealant applied, though, these clear sealants cover the chewing surfaces of teeth so that food debris and plaque cannot penetrate the enamel.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
It’s always best to help children avoid cavities, and you can with other forms of preventive dental care; however, they can still arise even if you think you’re being diligent with your child’s oral hygiene routine. Should a cavity form, we can place a tooth-colored filling. Instead of reaching for traditional amalgam that can often leave dark rings, your child can receive a tooth-colored filling that uses composite resin. Biocompatible and customized to match the color of teeth, these fillings also allow your child to keep more of their natural tooth structure while offering maximum protection.
Athletic Mouthguards
Sports are a great way to keep kids in shape. Whether it’s running, hiking, tumbling, or dribbling, these activities can serve as a way to promote exercise and good overall health and well-being. But oftentimes, athletics comes with injury, especially to the mouth. This is why a custom athletic mouthguard is necessary. By wearing one of these oral appliances, your little one’s teeth and gums can avoid treatment from an emergency dentist and instead, remain fully intact and damage-free while in the game.
Frenectomies
Using a specialized dental laser, our frenectomies are often painless procedures that work to release a restricted band of tissue from underneath the tongue or behind the upper lip. Known as lip and tongue-ties, they are often diagnosed during infancy and can be treated quickly to improve nursing. However, the signs associated with this problem may not manifest until your child is older. If this is the case, we can still use the laser to release the tie and allow for improved speaking, eating, and breathing.
Special Needs Dentistry
Children with intellectual or physical disabilities often require special accommodation when visiting the dentist’s office. Depending on their physical, behavioral, mental, or developmental needs, we can work to deliver a positive experience that will not only ensure an environment that meets their unique needs but also create a healthier smile that will set them up for success between appointments. Just let our team know about your child’s special needs when calling to make an appointment.