Children dentistry

A child’s first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable and positive. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better they will feel. Children are not born with a fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. Our office makes a practice of using pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe your child’s first dental visit and treatment. We want you to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.

Dr. Gupta is extremely gentle with kids and performs a variety of procedures to maintain kids’ oral health.

Preventive Dentistry for Kids

Brushing twice a day, along with flossing and regular check-ups, can prevent tooth decay in kids. Dr. Ruchira Gupta can create a treatment plan specific to your child, review brushing and flossing techniques, and discuss them.

Restorative Dentistry for Kids

• Cosmetic Fillings: White fillings require minimal tooth preparation and are still widely used to fill cavities.
• Child Root Canal and Stainless Steel Crowns: A child root canal procedure is referred to as a “pulpotomy.” The purpose of root canal treatment is to maintain the life of the affected tooth so that the tooth will not be lost early. Early loss of baby teeth may cause future problems with the eruption of permanent teeth. Therefore, it is best to avoid early loss of primary molars by properly treating the nerve of infected teeth with a pulpotomy. Dental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. The “pulpotomy” root canal procedure removes the infected pulp tissue within the crown of the tooth. A medication is placed to calm the nerve of the tooth and prevent bacterial growth. Pulpotomy is followed by a final restoration such as a stainless steel crown.
• Dental Sealants: Dental sealants play an important role in preventing tooth decay (cavities).
  Placing sealants involves bonding a plastic resin coating into the grooves of a tooth (pits and fissures). The result is a smoother surface that is less likely to harbor food and plaque, making it easier to clean with a toothbrush.

Extractions

Extractions are performed for a variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. The most common reasons for extraction are tooth damage due to fracture or decay. Other causes include severe gum disease, severe infection, preparation for orthodontic treatment, or impacted wisdom teeth.

Dr. Gupta takes utmost care to ensure your comfort during the procedure, minimizing discomfort using the latest anesthetic techniques. During treatment, you can relax by watching a movie of your choice or listening to your favorite music.