{"id":233,"date":"2019-09-09T21:38:06","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T21:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/?p=233"},"modified":"2019-09-19T16:26:41","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:26:41","slug":"what-is-a-pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/what-is-a-pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Pediatric Dentist and Why are They the Best Choice for My Little One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-271 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"dr-kevin-with-patient\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/dentist\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog-post.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want the very best for our kids \u2014 and helping them look and feel their best starts by supporting their health. Kids are constantly growing and changing every day. As their bodies continue to develop, they have different needs than adults, especially when it comes to their teeth. They have baby teeth to grow (and lose), adult teeth to develop and oral health habits to learn. It\u2019s important to start <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/life-stages\/infant-kids\/the-importance-of-pediatric-dental-care-1212\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children\u2019s dental care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from an early age with someone who knows exactly what young mouths need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you prepare to set up your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/first-visit.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">child\u2019s first dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you probably have a lot of questions about what\u2019s best for your little one. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palmetto Smiles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our specially trained doctors are experts in little mouths and know how to support your child\u2019s development. We believe pediatric dentists provide the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/kids-smiles.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral health care for kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s why.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is a Pediatric Dentist?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/basics\/dental-visits\/what-is-a-pediatric-dentist-1214\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are basically the pediatricians of the dentistry world. They are specially trained to treat younger patients all the way from infancy through their adolescent years. Since developing mouths require the gentlest of care, pediatric dentists must complete two to three years of additional training after graduating from dental school. This specialized training equips pediatric dentists to handle children\u2019s unique dental needs, including emergencies and those with special needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what exactly does a pediatric dentist do? Everything your dentist does for you and so much more! Just like a regular dentist performs oral health exams, provides oral hygiene education and more, a pediatric dentist is a total dental provider for kids. In addition to regular cleanings, exams and oral health recommendations, a pediatric dentist can provide the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to correct oral health habits (such as pacifier use and thumb-sucking)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and diet recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early assessment for future orthodontic needs (such as braces)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cavity repairs including sedation and hospital dentistry for anxious patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early diagnosis of oral conditions that are associated with larger health concerns (such as diabetes, asthma and more)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair for dental injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of gum diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive dentistry (such as fluoride treatments)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists are experts in dental care for children and youth. They know how kids\u2019 mouths develop and change over time, so they can help you plan ahead for your child\u2019s dental needs. By working with a pediatric dentist, your children will develop healthy habits from an early age, preventing further dental conditions in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Should My Child See a Pediatric Dentist?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why should you take your child to a pediatric dentist instead of a regular dentist? Besides the fact that they have special, child-friendly training, here are a few more reasons to choose a pediatric dentist for your kids:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>They Speak \u201cKid\u201d:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pediatric dentists are experts in treating children \u2014 and we don\u2019t just mean their teeth. They have the ability to make your child feel at ease, even in the unfamiliar (and often \u201cscary\u201d) dentist chair. They can calm your child down if they\u2019re nervous and have secret ways to get your kids excited about their oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>They Focus on Preventive Dentistry:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s one thing to treat problems that already exist, but it takes special care to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Pediatric dentists focus on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/article-abstract\/2643954\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which refers to the steps you can take to avoid oral health problems like cavities, gum disease, enamel decay and more. Starting dental care early will help set your kids up for good oral health for life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Their Offices are Child-Friendly:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular dental offices are often very clinical, which isn\u2019t very inviting for youngsters who might be anxious about visiting the dentist. Offices like our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/request-a-dental-visit.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexington pediatric dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> office, however, are warm and welcoming for even the youngest patients. Our goal is to make your kids excited about coming to the dentist!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>They Use Child-Sized Equipment:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It goes without saying that a child\u2019s mouth is much smaller than an adult\u2019s. So, little mouths require much smaller equipment. While standard-sized dental tools are perfectly safe to use on kids, using kid-sized versions allows pediatric dentists to slowly introduce your child to dental care without overwhelming them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental appointments can be a big deal for kids but they don\u2019t have to be scary. A pediatric dentist has the expertise not only to treat your child\u2019s developing teeth, but to keep them calm, happy and comfortable throughout the experience. Ready to book your child in with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/our-doctors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexington pediatric dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Call Palmetto Smiles to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmetto-smiles.com\/request-a-dental-visit.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want the very best for our kids \u2014 and helping them look and feel their best starts by supporting their health. 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