- Dental Examination4. A pediatric dental office in Carlsbad provides a children friendly and safe environment. Children’s dental practices create a friendly environment for kids with games, toys, and fun activities like playing cartoons during their dental examinations. Also, they increase the level of comfort with the child by handing over stickers and toys to them at the end of the session.
- X-raysWe recommend taking X-rays around the age of two or three. The first set consists of simple pictures of the front upper and lower teeth, familiarizing your child with the process. Once the baby teeth in the back are touching each other, regular (at least yearly) X-rays are recommended.
- Teeth CleaningYour child’s exam will take about 45 minutes. Each regular exam includes a detailed tooth cleaning, in which we will clean, polish, and rinse the teeth to remove any tartar and plaque that have built up on the tooth’s surface.
- Fluoride TreatmentWe use a variety of Fluoride treatments to reduce the risk of the cavity, slow down cavity growth speed, treat dental caries (tooth decay), and prevent gum disease and premature loss of teeth.
- Dental SealantsSealants cover the pits and fissures in teeth that are difficult to brush and therefore susceptible to decay. We recommend sealants as a safe, simple way to help your child avoid cavities, especially for molars, which are hardest to reach.
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeTraditional dental restoratives, or fillings, may include gold, porcelain, or composite. Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are typically used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important.
- VeneersBonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and can usually be completed in one visit to our office. However, bonding can stain and is easier to break than other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers. If it does break or chip, tell your doctor. The bonding can generally be easily patched or repaired in one visit.
- CrownsIf your child’s tooth has been knocked out of his mouth, find the tooth and rinse it with water (no soap), taking care to only touch the crown of the tooth (the part you can see when it’s in place). Place the tooth in a clean container with milk. Call us immediately and/or head to the hospital. If you act quickly it’s possible to save the tooth.
- Bridges
- Dental BondingBonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. During dental bonding, a white filling is placed onto your child’s tooth to improve its appearance. The filling “bonds” with the tooth, and because it comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades, it closely matches the appearance of your child’s natural teeth.
- Root Canal TreatmentIn the past, if your child had a permanent tooth with a diseased nerve, he or she would probably lose that tooth. Today, with a special dental procedure called “root canal treatment”, your child’s tooth can be saved. When a tooth is cracked or has a deep cavity, bacteria can enter the pulp tissue and germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. If left untreated, an abscess may form. If the infected tissue is not removed, pain and swelling can result. This can not only injure your child’s jawbones, but it is also detrimental to his or her overall health.
- Oral Surgery
- Jaw SurgeryThe Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device is an alternative to headgear which promotes growth in adolescents, helping to eliminate excessive overbites, improve the fit of teeth, and possibly prevent the need for jaw surgery.
- Tooth ExtractionsPediatric dentists, also called children’s dentists, are dentists, who specialize, and are trained in treating children’s dental care. Since every child is unique, and children’s behavioral patterns during dental checkups are different than adults, it’s essential to go to a board-certified Children’s dentist in Carlsbad who has tremendous experience with children. A board-certified pediatric dentist in Oceanside, CA, uses various methods to aid children of any age from infant to adolescent in completing the required dental treatment, from a regular checkup to orthodontics and wisdom teeth extraction procedure.
- OrthodonticsCaptain Floss Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics is committed to providing Carlsbad and Oceanside, Ca families with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care. We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to children’s needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign treatment uses a series of virtually invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that allow you to smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign clear aligners are made with 3D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to administer Invisalign treatment.
- BracesFor most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you’re self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.