Pediatrics
A family dentist that fits your busy schedule.
At Bright Side Dental, we get that finding time to brush your own teeth can be hard enough, let alone getting your kids to follow example. We’re moms and dads, too, so we understand and—even better—we have solutions. Let our pediatric dental team work with your family to find an oral hygiene routine that actually works.
Toddlers & Kids
We recommend that you bring your kids to our pediatric and family dentist office around 3 years old. When your child can sit still long enough and has enough teeth for a full cleaning. It’s important to do a baseline exam when a child is young so we can more easily identify any issues that may arise over time.
Equally important is getting your child used to coming to the dentist so they feel comfortable here. Our pediatric dentists have special training that prepares them for working with children. We make coming to the dentist fun, not scary.
We also use the time during visits to teach children proper brushing and flossing habits and to instill in them the value of practicing good dental hygiene. This helps set them up for a lifetime of practicing healthy habits.
Tweens & Teens
As children get older, we pay special attention to mouth and jaw development. Misalignment and other issues with the jaw or palate can cause problems with chewing, swallowing, speaking and more.
If we spot irregularities or your child’s teeth are problematically crooked, we recommend orthodontic care. Our orthodontists work in house, so you don’t have to travel to a different location.
Adolescents & Young Adults
Allowing wisdom teeth to fully emerge can cause overcrowding in your child’s mouth, pushing their teeth out of alignment.
That’s why we often recommend proactive removal of wisdom teeth. It’s done under general anesthesia, so there’s no pain, and it’s usually a quick and easy process.
FAQs
Bright Side Dental wants to do our best to help educate our patients. If your question is not listed below, please do not hesitate to call 1-800-Painless (1-800-724-6537).
It is recommended that a child starts going to the dentist around 3 years old. When the child can sit still long enough and has enough teeth for a full cleaning.
Kids have 20 baby, or primary, teeth. These teeth act as placeholders until adult teeth begin to grow in. After a child’s last baby tooth falls out they should have the full set of 32 adult teeth. This normally occurs once a child reaches their teens.
Kids begin to lose teeth around age 6. Every child is different and may lose their teeth at different ages, but the average child will begin to lose their teeth between 5 and 7 years of age.