Dental Care at a Pediatric Dentist

Dental Care at a Pediatric Dentist

    PEDIATRIC DENTISTS HELP MAKE YOUR CHILD FEEL SAFE Taking care of a child’s dental needs is very different than those of an adult. Our pediatric dentists at World Pediatric Dental understand this and with their skill and training are very successful in helping your children both relax and feel comfortable while also offering the best dental care for your kids in San Antonio.   If you live in Stone Oak, Dominion, Schertz, Helotes and the surrounding areas of San Antonio, your child can get the dental work they need with several kinds of dental procedures done by our pediatric dentists.   In some cases the best way to restore your little one’s smile is with a baby tooth crown.  Baby teeth crowns are readily available for placement in a single visit and come in a variety of materials.   IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS CROWNS, PEDIATRIC DENTISTS OFFER CHOICES     Stainless Steel Crowns When a cavity is not found early, decay can wither away and destroy such a large amount of your child’s tooth that there isn’t enough left to where a filling would work. That is where a stainless steel crown comes in. A stainless steel crown both saves your child’s tooth and also prevents pain and possible infection. Stainless steel crowns also work well in children because they are extremely durable making them the perfect choice. A crown serves to keep the tooth and root connected until the tooth falls out naturally.   When a Stainless Steel Crown is Best A tooth that has broken and is too decayed for a filling. To stop a tooth from...
Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter

Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter

Once cavities form it is time to come in and see your pediatric dentist because cavities that do not get treated can result in significant pain for your child, loss of teeth and even the spread of infection. The great news is you can prevent most cavities from ever forming with good dental care, regular visits to your kids dentist and with fluoride. Throughout this blog post I will go into more detail about how through the use of fluoride you can help maintain strong and healthy teeth for your children.     What is fluoride and why is it important? Fluoride is a natural mineral that you can find in all water sources, including the oceans. Fluoride, along with proper dental care with your kids dentist, can prevent cavities in your child’s mouth. What the fluoride does is help to protect the tooth enamel from the acid attacks that are the main cause of cavities. It also helps repair and heal weak enamel BEFORE cavities form! As you can see already fluoride is a very important tool for a proper dental hygiene.   So fluoride is good, but what is the best way to get it? We can get fluoride for our teeth in two ways: when we swallow it and when it is put onto the surface of the tooth. To help stop cavities from forming, it is recommended to get a bit from both sources. Just remember that more fluoride DOES NOT mean better! Pediatric Dentists use the word “optimal” to mean “just the right amount.” When you see your pediatric dentist talk it over with him...
Seal Out Decay with your Pediatric Dentist

Seal Out Decay with your Pediatric Dentist

  What is a dental sealant? A dental sealant is a special, plastic coating that is applied to the tooth to protect it from decay. When teeth are treated with sealants, they are less likely to get cavities. Sealants can be applied quickly and painlessly. This is one of the main reasons your pediatric dentist recommends sealants for your child.   What causes tooth decay? Teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. This bacteria changes sugar into harmful acids that attack the hard layer on teeth called enamel. Over time, these attacks may break down the enamel and cause tooth decay, or cavities.   Tooth decay often occurs on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. These surfaces have pits and grooves that trap plaque and bits of food. The pits and grooves are hard to keep clean because bristles cannot reach into them. That is how decay starts in the pits and grooves and a cavity forms.   Even a toothbrush bristle is too big to to reach inside a groove in the tooth (magnified).     How do sealants work? A dental sealant is a plastic material applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The resin flows into the pits and grooves in the teeth. The sealants form a barrier, protecting enamel by sealing out food and plaque.   How are sealants applied? It takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. The chewing surfaces are cleaned to make it easier for the sealant to stick to the tooth. Then the sealant is applied to the chewing surface, where it...
Do baby teeth really matter?

Do baby teeth really matter?

    Infants start getting their first teeth around the 6-12 month mark. You might ask yourself do baby teeth really matter? After all, these teeth’s destiny is to fall out and be replaced by the permanent teeth. Baby teeth, however, do serve a very important function and the proper care of them set your child up for the best oral and overall health.   Encourage Proper Nutrition A baby’s teeth start to come out around the 6-12 month area and at this age is when your child’s eating habits and nutritional needs begin to change. The sixth month mark is when breastfeeding is no longer enough for your child. This is the time in your child’s life when you should begin to bring solid foods into their life.   When your child can start to chew, around 8 months old, is when your child will start eating things like pureed fruits and other vegetables. As your child’s teeth grow and they get more adept at chewing and progress through 12 months of age, you can then add bread, cereal and other adult foots to their diet.   How long are baby teeth there and why should you take care of them? Baby teeth are there longer than you think! A babies teeth begin to erupt around 8 months and believe it or not they are there for up to 5-6 years! Their last baby teeth come in around the 32 month mark and are there until your child turns 10-12 years of age! Its so vital in that they are properly taken care of because baby teeth aid...
World Pediatric Dental Walkthrough

World Pediatric Dental Walkthrough

So you’ve stumbled upon this blog looking for a Pediatric Dentist for your child and want to know more about World Pediatric Dental. I thought today would be a good day to blog about our office and provide more information about who we are and what makes our office stand out.   What is World Pediatric Dental? We are a new children’s dentist office located here in San Antonio. Our office is the biggest and brightest in all  of children’s dental office in all of Stone Oak  and features many state of the art amenities not found anywhere else in San Antonio.                 Where is World Pediatric Dental? We are located at the corner of E. Sontera and Hardy Oak Blvd inside the beautiful Institute for Women’s Health Building, 3rd floor, Suite 305.   Meet Dr. Oshmi Dutta Dr. Dutta is the Pediatric Dentist here at our office. He specializes in dealing with children and is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Fun fact: Only 27% of children’s dentists are board certified by the ABPD.  Dr. Dutta is extremely  passionate about bringing the latest and greatest technology to San Antonio in order to improve the patient and parent experience. If you would like to  know more about our wonderful Doctor you can click here and read more.   What sets your office apart from other children’s dentists? I’m so glad you asked! Let me give you a walk through of our office and by the end I’m sure you will love it as much as we do!   Our Office As soon as you walk in the door to...
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