- Dental ExaminationOur Irvine, CA Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontists at Irvine Children's Dentistry are dental professionals dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics (braces) for children and teens. Available treatments include dental cleanings, comprehensive exams, digital x-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments, white fillings, crowns, root canal treatments, extractions, emergency care, laser dentistry, gum surgery, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, braces and more.
- X-rays
- Teeth CleaningPrevention – Helping parents and children establish sound eating and oral care habits reduces the chances of later tooth decay. In addition to providing check ups and dental cleanings, pediatric dentists are also able to apply dental sealants and topical fluoride to young teeth, advise parents on thumb- sucking/pacifier/smoking cessation, and provide good demonstrations of brushing and flossing.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental SealantsPrevention – Helping parents and children establish sound eating and oral care habits reduces the chances of tooth decay. In addition to providing check ups and dental cleanings, we are also able to apply dental sealants and topical fluoride to decrease a child's cavity risk, advise parents on oral habit cessation, and demonstrate proper brushing and flossing technique.
- Space MaintainersIntervention – In some cases, pediatric dentists may discuss the possibility of early oral treatments with parents. In the case of oral injury, malocclusion (bad bite), or bruxism (grinding), space maintainers may be fitted, a nighttime mouth guard may be recommended, or reconstructive surgery may be scheduled.
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Root Canal Treatment
- Oral Surgery
- Gum Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- OrthodonticsIntervention – Many dental problems in children can be minimized with proper intervention. In the case of oral injury, malocclusion (bad bite), or bruxism (grinding), mouth guards or orthodontics may be recommended.
- Invisalign Orthodontics
- Braces
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- General DentistryPediatric dentistry (formerly Pedodontics/Paedodontics) primarily focuses on children from birth through adolescence. The American Dental Association (ADA), recognizes pediatric dentistry as a specialty, and therefore requires dentists to undertake two or three years of additional training after completing a general dentistry degree. At the end of this training, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry issues a unique diploma (Diplomate ABPD). Some pediatric dentists (pedodontists) opt to specialize in oral care for children with special needs, specifically children with autism, varying levels of mental retardation, or cerebral palsy.