Our Clinical Services
We proudly offer a full range of pediatric dental services using the most recent clinical guidelines and recommendations. We utilize state of the art techniques, material and dental equipment to provide great dental services for your child.
Dr. Sadana and his team will explain all the treatment options in detail and the associated costs so you can make an informed decision regarding your child’s dental health.
Basic
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Dental Exam
Based on your child exam our dentist thoroughly examines your child’s teeth, gums and jaws to check for signs of cavities, gum disease and other dental problems. For very young children, we use a knee-to-knee technique to make them more comfortable.
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Dental Cleaning
Our dentist and dental assistants will carefully clean your child’s teeth with a variety of instruments to remove plaque and build-up. They will also floss your child’s teeth and apply fluoride.
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Low Radiation (Digital) X rays
Using a comfortable size special sensor, we take care to keep the radiation as low as reasonably achievable. X rays help to observe hard to visualize area in between the teeth.
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Recall Visits
A 6 month recall visit is highly recommended to re evaluate your child’s teeth and gums. We also go over brushing techniques and diet. Polish and fluoride application are sometimes accompanied by X rays based on need.
Preventative
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Fluoride treatment
Fluoride is a mineral, which in recommended amounts, makes tooth enamel harder. Fluoride applied at regular intervals is very valuable in fighting tooth decay.
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Sealants
Chewing surface of teeth often have wrinkles (grooves). Bristles of toothbrush are not always able to clean these grooves. Sealants are thin coatings which fill up these grooves making the surface smooth giving your child’s teeth extra protection.
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Space maintainers
In case a baby tooth is lost early, a space maintainer (holder) may be required to hold the space until the adult tooth grows in its place. After evaluation of growth and position of the adult tooth, space maintainer may be planned. They can be valuable in preventing crowding of back teeth.
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Mouthguards
Sport related injuries to teeth and jaws are some of most common injuries in young athletes. Custom mouthguards can protect smile of your champ.
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Diet and nutritional counseling
We like to educate the parents and children about the role of diet in oral health. A simple habit can go a long way in keeping teeth cavity free.
Treatments
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White filling
Tooth colored (white) fillings mimic the appearance of natural teeth. The filling material (composite resin) is used mostly in the front as well as on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay. Sometimes if the cavity is too large or enamel is weak, dentist may recommend a crown.
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Stainless Steel Crown
A stainless steel crown is a “full coverage” restoration and it makes tooth strong by covering it all around. These are very durable and easy to maintain. White (Zirconia) crowns are also available.
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Zirconia crowns (white crowns)
We also offer white crowns which can be an option instead of stainless steel crowns. If your child needs a crown, we can talk and assess to see if white crown would be suitable.
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Nerve Treatment (Pulpotomy)
Often large cavities get close to the nerve of the tooth and require a nerve treatment. Tooth is then restored with stainless steel crown.
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Extraction
If a baby tooth has an abscess or infection, extraction is required. If the tooth is lost early, depending on the position of adult tooth, space maintainer may be necessary.
Sedation
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Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide)
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is most frequently used method for easing mild to moderate anxiety in children for minor dental procedures.
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Oral Sedation
If your child is slightly more anxious, after proper assessment and discussion, he/she may be a candidate for oral sedation. At the sedation appointment your child is given a medicine to drink which will help him/her to relax during the treatment in the office. Your child will be awake and responsive throughout the appointment.
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Comprehensive Treatment Under General Anesthesia
Others
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SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride)
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Habit Breaking Appliances
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Dental Soft Tissue Laser