Benage Dental Care understands the power of dental care that starts early. Our pediatric dentistry services in the Johnson County area are designed to provide compassionate, fun, and personalized dental care for children and their parents.
Ready to embark on a positive dental journey? Contact Benage Dental Care and schedule your child’s pediatric dentistry appointment. Our friendly team is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for your little one’s dental care.
Early Care, Lifelong Benefits
Children need dental checkups just like adults do. Our clinic recommends that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday or when their first tooth comes in.
Dental healthcare is the gift that keeps on giving. Your family can benefit financially, physically, and emotionally from the below-mentioned benefits.
Build Positive Experiences with the Dentist
First impressions are important when teaching your children life lessons. Benage Dental Care is uniquely trained to help your children feel comfortable at the office, reducing stress and helping them prioritize their oral health in the future.
Early visits help children establish a positive relationship with a dentist and reinforce daily dental habits. Regular visits teach your children to put their dental care first.
Monitor Tooth Development
Our pediatric dentistry services extend beyond the dental chair. We provide valuable education to parents on proper oral hygiene practices, dietary habits, and strategies to maintain the best smile possible for their children.
Children in particular are at higher risk for tooth complications as their teeth are just growing in. Thumb-sucking, teething, or eating too much sugar can quickly cause damage if unmonitored—that’s why regular dental checkups are so important.
Set Your Child Up For Success
Preventive care is a cornerstone of pediatric dentistry. Regular dental visits don’t just improve your child’s appearance—they can also reduce the risk of cavities and dental infection in the future. These visits give your family the gift of good health and reduce the risk of tooth discomfort.
Discover how our experienced team creates positive dental experiences that set the foundation for a lifetime of happy smiles by scheduling an appointment today.
Comparing Adult and Child Treatments
A pediatric dental appointment is very similar to an adult dental visit, though the differences are important.
We will first scan your child’s teeth and spot any specific areas of concern. After a thorough cleaning, our staff will talk with the patient and their family to help reinforce dental habits and talk through any challenges.
One main difference between adult and pediatric visits is often the dentist’s techniques during the appointment. Pediatric dentistry may take longer if dental decay needs to be addressed or if dental sealants or dental sedation need to be used.
Another clear difference in pediatric visits is that they are much more centered on whether the patient is hitting personal milestones. On top of checking your child’s teeth for cavities and infections, we will monitor their tooth development to ensure their smile is given the support it needs.
Pediatric Dentistry Services
Many of the services that we provide at Benage Dental Care aren’t just for adults—they can easily be done for children as well. If your child is exhibiting other concerns than are listed below, feel free to give our office a call. We are happy to help with whatever your family needs.
Gentle Cavity Solutions
In the unfortunate event of cavities, our pediatric dentists are skilled in gentle and effective treatments, each crafted to fit your child’s condition. From tooth-colored fillings to more extensive procedures like crowns, we prioritize your child’s comfort during every step.
Our laser dentistry can help provide in-depth treatment to reduce the level of decay that comes with deep dental conditions. We also provide extensive gum treatments to help keep your child’s natural smile as intact as possible.
Early Orthodontic Insights
Monitoring the alignment of your child’s teeth is an essential aspect of pediatric dentistry. Early orthodontic evaluations can help identify potential issues and create a proactive plan for orthodontic care if needed.
In the case of orthodontic treatment, Benage Dental Care happily offers SureSmile® clear aligners. These aligners, typically built for teenagers, help to improve the cosmetics of your teeth in a little less than two years.
Swift and Caring Emergency Dental Care
Accidents happen, and when they involve your child’s teeth, prompt care is crucial. Our pediatric dentistry team is equipped to handle dental emergencies with a gentle touch and expertise. Our team is specialized in adolescent care and is ready to jump in to help, right when you need it.
As soon as you give us a phone call, our staff will instruct you on what needs to be done as you transport your child to the dental chair. Be sure to save your child from permanent damage and unnecessary pain by giving us a call as soon as emergency circumstances arise.
Custom Dental Solutions for Growing Smiles
In certain cases, restorative care is needed to protect your child’s teeth and preserve their natural smile. At Benage Dental Care, we provide pediatric-friendly solutions like dental crowns to restore damaged teeth and maintain proper function.
Dental crowns are often used when a tooth is too weakened by decay or injury for a filling. These crowns, crafted from durable, tooth-colored materials, safeguard the tooth while blending seamlessly with your child’s natural smile. Our team will carefully evaluate your child’s needs to ensure the best outcome for their dental health and comfort.
Prevent Childhood Cavities With Benage Dental Care
Many parents come to us asking how they can help prevent their child from experiencing cavities. Children’s teeth are particularly prone to cavities, but getting them fixed can sometimes make children uncomfortable.
These are some of the ways you can help your children avoid cavities and feel comfortable with pediatric care:
- Upkeep Dental Habits | Many dental issues are minimized by maintaining traditional dental habits. Brushing, flossing, and regularly seeing the dentist can work wonders.
- Apply Dental Sealants | Dental sealants are an exceptional way to help kids who are more prone to tooth decay. Tooth sealants are plastic coatings that help prevent cavities.
- Get Fluoride Treatments | Regular pediatric dental visits include fluoride treatments that strengthen tooth enamel and make it more resistant to decay.
With proper care at home and in the dentist’s office, seeing the dentist can become something both you and your child look forward to.
What To Do At Home
Every child deserves the opportunity to have a beautiful, functional smile. As much as regular visits help with your child’s oral health, most of the work to sustain smiles begins with at-home efforts. Below are some suggestions to help parents be even more involved in their child’s health.
When To Schedule Your Child’s Dental Visits
You should schedule your child’s dental visits every six months, just as you would for an adult. If your child is dealing with chronic symptoms, such as a toothache, give our office a call and we can evaluate if they need to come in earlier.
If your child is experiencing frequent oral health issues or is behind on tooth development, we may suggest additional appointments to make sure they are up to speed.
Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
Children’s teeth are often more fragile than adult teeth, as they are adjusting to the habits of everyday life. We’ve listed a few tips to help your child avoid any mishaps as their adult teeth grow and develop.
- Limit Acidic Foods | Sugar-filled drinks and snacks can eat away at the enamel of your child’s teeth, increasing the chances of infection and gum decay.
- Create Effective Habits | Set a specific time of the day, morning and night, for your child to brush and floss their teeth. Teaching these habits early on will set them up for life.
- Coach Your Child | Children ages six and younger tend to experience less tooth decay when parents coach and reinforce basic dental habits in a thorough manner.
- Use Mouthguards | If your child is participating in a recreational hard-contact sport (such as soccer or football) be sure to cushion their teeth with a mouthguard.
Just as every child is unique, so are their dental needs. We can instruct you on anything else to look out for during your regular visits to our Cleburne, TX, office.
Understanding Milestones For Young Teeth
Scheduled pediatric appointments are important to help monitor child tooth development. Some of the milestones that we look for happen with baby teeth. Your child should have about 20 baby teeth by around 2–3 years old. Their permanent teeth should start showing below the baby teeth by around 6–7 years old when they also start to come out.
Our specialized dental X-rays and technology can easily spot these developmental milestones and reassure you that your child is on track. Understanding when these benchmarks happen can reduce the risk of dental infection and damage to your smile.
A Warm, Child-Centered Atmosphere
At Benage Dental Care, our family-friendly dentistry makes it simple for your whole family to look and feel their best. Listed here are some special ways our Texas team makes it happen.
Empowering Families Through Education
Our staff understands the delicate nature of children’s emotional and physical development and that building trust is crucial. Our office takes the time to explain the treatment processes to help the whole family feel comfortable with the procedures involved.
We empower parents and children with education on healthy habits, including proper brushing and flossing techniques, a balanced diet, and the importance of regular dental checkups.
Ease Anxiety With Dental Sedation
Our friendly staff creates a playful atmosphere that helps ease any anxiety and makes dental visits an enjoyable experience for kids. We also have ways to soothe children’s anxiety through dental sedation. These dental tools help your child feel at ease during the dental visit.
Dental sedation is completely safe for kids and comes with few side effects. These dental tools have helped parents save time and helped our team perform dental work more effectively. Check out our Sedation Dentistry page for more information on how these tools work.
Encouraging Healthy Habits for Bright Futures
Positive reinforcement is another key element of our pediatric dentistry approach. Encouraging good oral hygiene habits through praise and rewards fosters a positive attitude toward dental care. Outside influence helps your child further understand the importance of dental habits.
Drs. Mark and AnneMarie Benage have a family of their own. They understand, through personal and professional expertise, what it takes for children to keep up with dental habits.
Ensuring Safety and Comfort for Every Child
Safety is of the utmost importance for all of our patients. Our pediatric dentistry techniques and the tools that we use for each visit are certifiably safe and practical for patients of all ages to use.
Sedation dentistry is a helpful way to ensure our patients who need extra care receive safe, reassuring results at our dentistry. This tool can also help children with developmental or mental disabilities feel secure so our clinic can perform the work needed for your child.
If there’s anything that our team can do to make your child’s stay with us more comfortable, don’t hesitate to reach out. Working hand-in-hand together we can provide your child with quality care and the long-lasting results they deserve.
Contact Benage Dental Care for Pediatric Dentistry
Ready to prioritize your child’s oral health? Contact Benage Dental Care for exceptional pediatric dentistry services. Our team, based in Cleburne, TX, is here to create positive dental experiences for your child, fostering a lifetime of healthy smiles.
