Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist in Riverton?
Helping Children of All Ages Smile
No matter what age your child is, they should be able to have a positive experience at the dentist’s office. That’s why our team at Children’s Dentistry of Central Wyoming has gone out of our way to ensure that our pediatric dental office in Riverton is as child-friendly as possible. Whether your child is an infant or is well into their teenage years, we can bring them customized care in order to make sure that their smile stays in excellent shape. If your child has special needs, we will take whatever steps are necessary to accommodate them. Feel free to get in touch with us today if you would like to learn more about our services or set up an appointment for your child. We’re looking forward to greeting you and your little one to our office!
Dentistry for Infants
It’s never too early to start taking care of your child’s mouth. Our team can give you advice on protecting your child’s gums while you’re waiting for their first teeth to erupt. Once said teeth have appeared, you should set up a visit with us as soon as possible. We can make sure that your child’s smile is on the right track development-wise and let you know about any potential oral health problems that you will need to keep an eye out for (such as, for example, baby bottle tooth decay, which can occur if your child’s teeth are exposed to sugar too frequently). We will also take the time to explain the best practices for cleaning your child’s teeth.
Dentistry for Toddlers
Some children may start to get a little anxious at the thought of going to the dentist once they reach their toddler years. Rest assured that we will do all we can to help your little one feel safe and comfortable while they are in our office. When you bring your child to see us, we can take a close look at their smile for tooth decay or any other oral health issues that might have started developing without your knowledge. We will also keep an eye on their teeth as they erupt to make sure that they don’t lead to any bite problems. If you need tips for cleaning your toddler’s teeth and gums, our team will be more than happy to go over the best oral hygiene practices with you.
Dentistry for Children
A healthy smile becomes even more important once your child starts going to school. Not only can it go a long way toward helping them maintain good self-esteem, but studies indicate that there’s a link between academic performance and oral health. You therefore need to make sure that your child is visiting our office once every six months for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning. Note that we can take additional steps to keep your child’s risk for cavities to a minimum. For example, we can perform a fluoride treatment to strengthen their tooth enamel, or we can place dental sealants to protect certain teeth that they might have a hard time brushing on their own. We’ll also give you advice on helping your child maintain a smile-friendly diet, and we can provide any restorative care they might need if they happen to end up suffering from tooth decay or other problems.
Dentistry for Teenagers
Teenagers tend to have packed schedules, which can make it challenging to find the time to set up dental visits for them. Nevertheless, it’s worth the effort to make sure that your teen has regular checkups and cleanings performed. Whenever you bring them in for a visit, we can double-check the positions of their permanent teeth to see if there are any bite issues that may need to be corrected. If we think orthodontic treatment might be necessary, we will let you know right away. And of course, you can count on us to help if your teen needs urgent dental care for a knocked-out tooth or another type of dental emergency.
Special Needs Dentistry
Does your child have any sort of special needs that can make it difficult to get the care that their smile deserves? Dr. Paulson has been trained to work with special needs children, and he’s ready to take whatever steps are required to help your little one have a successful dental visit. When you call us to set up an appointment, please let us know about your child’s situation so that we can start planning the necessary accommodations.