Pediatric Dental Services in Manitowoc

Pediatric Dentistry

Regular dental visits are important for healthy smiles. They provide a time for us to clean your child's teeth and for our doctors to diagnose any dental issues.

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Dental Exams and Dental Cleanings

The cleaning is often one of the most dreaded parts of a patient’s dental visit. However, by understanding it a little bit better, you may find that there isn’t anything to be concerned about and also realize the importance of getting regular cleanings.

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Dental Sealants

Typically, dentists will place sealants on children and teenagers when they first get their molars. Sealants are easy to place and offer protection to the teeth through a person's more cavity prone years.

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Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to strengthen teeth and protect them from cavities caused by dental decay. Dental decay happens when the sugars in the food and drink we consume interact with the bacteria in the mouth and produce a sticky film on the teeth called plaque and plaque acids.

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Treatment for Dental Decay and Abscesses

Treatment options for dental decay or abscesses can vary depending on the preferences of the parent, child and dentist and the type of dental issues existing in the mouth

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Behavior Management

Behavior management is often a part of treatment used with children. At Young Smiles, we use distraction and Tell, Show, Do the most. Distraction starts with using televisions on the ceiling above the dental chairs.

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Sedation and General Anesthesia

Sedation dentistry is the use of a medicine to put your child into an altered state of consciousness to allow dental treatment to proceed.

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Emergency Treatment for Existing Patients

As your child grows, it is common for them to have accidents. A tooth may also become painful. We expect these events and are here to help during and after office hours.

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Limited Orthodontic care for young children

Dr. Rau and Dr. Nguyen have been trained in growth and development to help your child through their needs for orthodontics. They check your child’s teeth for orthodontic needs almost every appointment.

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Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, is a wonderfully effective medication to help your child receive the dental care that they need. Nitrous oxide is an anxiety-reducing medication. It reduces the need for local anesthetic (numbing).

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Pediatric Dental Services