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We have highly trained board certified Pediatric dentistry providers here at American Dental Clinic & Advanced American Dental Center.
Sometimes known as the “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a very safe, mild sedative that will help your child remain relaxed during dental procedures. Your child’s dentist will give the sedation with the use of a “space mask,” which carries air (oxygen) mixed with the medication. The sedation will take effect in about 5 minutes. The mask will remain in place until the procedure is done. Your child will be awake during the entire procedure and may have a “happy” feeling. When the procedure is complete, the nitrous oxide will be turned off and your child will breathe in pure oxygen for about 5 minutes to clear out any remaining gas. You should limit your child to a very light meal before this procedure, such as toast or a bagel.
General Anesthesia is also an accepted standard of care for situations involving children who have limited comprehension or children who are extremely uncooperative and require dental care that is technically difficult or sensitive to deliver.
Keeping your child under general anesthesia during a dental procedure may be necessary to keep them pain-free during surgery. Also, anesthesia controls the body’s reaction to stress and relieves the fear and anxiety almost always associated with surgery. Anesthesia can be given in the form of an injection or by inhaling- breathing in- gases mixed with oxygen, or sometimes combined.
When treatment is required for a serious dental condition, general anesthesia may be recommended to make the treatment process more safe and comfortable for children. Without complete treatment, dental conditions can adversely affect learning, communication, nutrition, and other activities necessary for normal growth and development of your child. When a child with disabilities needs extensive dental treatment, general anesthesia is an accepted standard of care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services support this standard.
We have highly trained board certified Pediatric dentistry providers here at American Dental Clinic & Advanced American Dental Center.
Our teeth can lose its structure from various causes such as caries or external trauma. Another reason can be during tooth preparation to improve the aesthetics or physical integrity of the intended restorative material.
In these cases, dental restoration is needed. It can be done using white filling or the replacement of missing tooth structure that is supported by dental implants.
In composite fillings, the dentist will remove decay as necessary while the tooth is numb. This procedure is usually done in one appointment.
The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared before the new filling is placed. A special medication might be necessary if the decay is near the nerve of the root. The composite filling will then be precisely placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function. It is normal to experience sensitivity to hot and cold when composite fillings are first placed but should be gone shortly after you tooth got used to the new filling.
You will be given care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new fillings.
We have highly trained board certified Pediatric dentistry providers here at American Dental Clinic & Advanced American Dental Center.
As soon as an infant is born, his or her body, including the mouth, is thoroughly examined by a physician or a nurse. A newborn’s gums, tongue and soft palate are normally developed, but some variations may be seen in other cases.