Kinlaw & Absher Dentistry For Kids

Products And Services

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  Pediatric Dentistry

  A pediatric dentist is a dentist that has received additional specialized training necessary to provide the best care to your children. When you’re looking for a qualified pediatric dentist for your child, you want to be confident you’ve selected an individual who has the right skills and knowledge to take care of your child’s oral health competently and compassionately.

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  Preventive Dentistry

  Preventative dental care positively impacts a child’s development. Studies by the CDC show that maintaining healthy teeth and gums in childhood leads to better overall health and wellness in adulthood. While office visits play a critical role in dental prevention, good long-term dental habits usually are developed at home. By understanding more about preventative care, you can become proactive about your child’s oral health.

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  Infant & Toddler Dentistry

  Your child’s oral health is essential to their overall well-being. Unfortunately, almost 28% of children under five have cavities or some level of tooth decay. Cavities in the primary teeth can be painful and even affect your child’s adult teeth before they erupt. Untreated tooth decay and cavities can lead to an infection in the teeth, gums, or even the jaw. Practicing good oral hygiene, including annual dental checkups, can keep teeth and the surrounding tissue healthy.

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  Teens and Young Adults

  As children enter their teen years, maintaining good oral hygiene is important. Braces, fluctuating hormones, nutrition, and mouth jewelry can contribute to dental issues ranging from tooth decay to tongue and gum infections. Understanding teen dentistry needs and learning about the different services pediatric dentists can offer them helps ensure that your child receives the appropriate treatments and procedures when necessary.

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  Dental Crowns

  The use of dental crowns in children’s dentistry is more common than you think. According to recent statistics, nearly 60% of children in the US had at least one cavity by five years of age. Cavities are the holes in your teeth caused by tooth decay. Extensive cavities may cause discomfort while eating as the food particles can get stuck inside these holes easily.

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  Extractions

  Tooth extraction is the surgical removal of your child’s permanent (adult) or primary (baby) teeth. While the idea of “surgical removal” sounds scary, the process is very simple, straightforward, and safe. If your child feels frightened about their upcoming tooth removal, help them understand what will happen. It’s normal to feel frightened of something new, but if you stay calm, your child will feel more reassured.

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  Root Canals

  When faced with the choice of root canal therapy or extraction, root canal therapy offers a safe and convenient solution that reduces the risk of further infection. If you think your child’s oral health doesn’t matter when they’re young, you might be surprised by the statistics that highlight tooth decay as the principal dental problem among young children. Around 28% of children have one or more cavities by age three, and nearly 50% of children have one or more by age five.

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  Dental Sealants

  Dental sealants are a method of tooth protection available to patients of all ages but most useful early in life, right about the time that children’s molars start to come in. This simple preventative treatment is quick and painless and has been shown to reduce the chance of tooth decay by over 70 percent.

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  Fluoride

  Fluoride, a naturally-occurring mineral found in water and soil, helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is also incorporated into toothpaste, mouthwash, and supplements to promote healthy tooth enamel. In addition, dental offices offer topical fluoride treatments for young patients to help stave off decay, cavities, and infections. The frequency of fluoride applications depends on the patient’s specific risks for developing cavities and the overall condition of both baby teeth and permanent teeth. Treatment recommendations usually occur following routine dental exams.

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