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A pediatric dentist is someone who is dedicated to taking care of children’s teeth from the time they are an infant until their early teenage years. Not only does a pediatric dentist need to complete four years of dental school, they must also complete an additional two to three years of special training in order to only treat children.
What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist?
While general dentists treat children and adults, pediatric dentists only treat children. Pediatric dentists are not only responsible for taking care of children’s teeth and gums, they are also in charge of teaching children the important aspects of oral hygiene.
Pediatric dentistry (sometimes called pedodontics or paedodontics) also helps to educate parents about early-stage tooth growth and oral care.
Finding the perfect pediatric dentist
Finding the perfect pediatric dentist is an important decision for parents. The best place to start is with your friends and family. See who your other family members have used and liked working with.
Another great way to find a pediatric dentist is doing your own research. After discussing potential candidates with friends and family, research the dentists online to see what reviews they might have and how they stack up to other pediatric dentists in your area.
When you’ve found someone you think you’d be interested in working with, schedule a consultation so you and your child can meet with the dentist. Take note on how your child reacts to the dentist and try to get a feel of the atmosphere in the office. Is the office catered towards children? Is the office warm and inviting or dull and off-putting?
Here at Kidtastic Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics, we’re more than just general dentists employed by a kids’ dental chain. We’re specially trained dentists just for kids. You can learn more about Dr. Steve and Dr. Gavin at our About Us page or schedule an appointment today!
