Friday, November 21, 2014

Do You Need Help Locating Pediatric Dental Specialists?

Dental visits are some of the most traumatic events for children. For this reason, it is important they get used to a good pediatric dental specialist very early in life. Hence, it is advisable to familiarise your child with a dental specialist as soon as their milk teeth appear. Make each visit a positive, pleasant, and cheerful experience so your child will not be distressed during later visits.

Bhandal Dental Practice offers many convenient facilities in the Coventry area, and has many well-trained and experienced pediatric dental specialists. They warmly welcome children who get free care under the NHS. Bhandals are also reputed for their traditionally friendly and personalised care. The ambience and equipment in their clinics are child-centric and puts your child at ease immediately.


What kind of pediatric dental specialties do they offer?
  • Interceptive Orthodontics: A special approach is taken to guide a child’s dental progression with proper alignment, spacing etc.
  • Periodontics: Prevention and treatment of gum disease and surgical placement of dental implants is also offered.
  • Services for children with special needs: A variety of services designed for children with special needs are available.
  • General Dentistry: Includes but not limited to carrying out restorative, preventive, and cosmetic dental needs.
  • Fillings: Both composite and amalgam fillings are offered.
  • Protective Services: Sealants or fluoride treatments are carried out to reduce the risk of decay in later years.
How should you prepare your child for a visit?

Although you might personally be more comfortable with your family dentist, it is advisable to take your child to a pediatric dental specialist. A pediatric dentist is specially trained to be sensitive to the developmental, behavioral and treatment needs of children. He or she is trained in handling young children from basic preventive dental needs to complex medical and restorative requirements.

The atmosphere and apparatus are also focused on making your child’s visit more comfortable and pleasant. Local anesthesia is usually administered by a computer-controlled delivery system that eliminates big syringes and reduces pain.
 
Schedule the visit when the child is otherwise healthy and in good spirits. Do not use negative or scary words like pain, injections etc. Impress on your child the importance of having good oral health and a happy, cheerful life.  Promise a treat after the dental exam and explain that good teeth are essential to enjoy ice cream and candies.

It is advisable for you to talk to your child about any fears he or she may have. Anxiety increases the pain response and make your child feel confident and at ease. Unless unavoidable take your child to the same pediatric dentist to make visits as friendly and stress free. Follow up visits should be done within six months unless special conditions require frequent visits.

You have probably gone through the rigours and pain of dental exams and procedures, and it is understandable if you are worried and apprehensive of your child’s well-being and potential suffering. However, technology, equipment, and training have vastly improved and with so many good pediatric dental specialists, you can be assured of excellent results.