Our Pediatric Dentistry Services
Our office provides specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a warm, caring, and child-centered environment. As pediatric dentists, our 2-3 years of additional training after dental school have prepared us for each child’s unique dental needs. From infants to teenagers, we focus on preventive and personalized care to help each child grow up with a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.
Our Services
First Dental Visits
The AAPD recommends that children visit a pediatric dentist for their first dental exam within six months of their first tooth erupting or by their 1st birthday.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride works to remineralize tooth enamel, preventing tooth decay and cavities. Fluoride also strengthen teeth ensuring they develop strong and healthy.
Preventative Treatment
Each time your child visits our dental practice for a checkup, we will provide a professional teeth cleaning and dental exam to help maintain their healthy smile.
Sedation Dentistry
Does your child ever feel nervous about visiting the dentist? Does their upcoming treatment make them feel anxious? If so, they may benefit from gentle sedation at our office.
Dental Emergencies
Your child may need immediate attention. Our team will schedule your child to meet with our pediatric dentists as soon as possible so that they can receive the care they need.
Dental Sealants for Kids
Prevent the formation of cavities in hard-to-reach spots with dental sealants for kids, a thin plastic coating that protects the teeth from bacteria.
First Visit
When should Your Child have their first dental visit?
It is recommended that children visit the dentist at the eruption of their first tooth or by six months of age. Whether or not it is your child’s first visit to the dentist ever or their first visit to our pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX, we are excited to welcome you to our Smile family. Our team is compassionate and experienced and believes that trips to the dentist should be fun and comfortable. We do our best to make your child’s first visit to the dentist a good one.
Want to learn more about what you can expect on your first visit? Visit our page on first-time visits here!
Fluoride Treatment
Protecting your teeth!
Our pediatric dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment if your child is prone to cavities. Fluoride is a natural mineral and can be found in many water supplies and foods. Your child will receive some fluoride from brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and their diet; however, a professional fluoride treatment can also strengthen their tooth enamel as well as help prevent tooth decay.
Bacteria, acids, and sugars in your child’s mouth attach their tooth enamel, demineralizing it, which may make your child susceptible to cavities. Fluoride remineralizes tooth enamel and strengthens it against decay-causing factors in the mouth.
Pediatric Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are beneficial in that they are an excellent preventative treatment for your child’s teeth. They provide long-term protection from cavity-causing bacteria, food debris, and plaque.
Sealants are made of clear or tooth-colored resin material, and this material is painted on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. It forms a smooth coating over the tooth and helps shield the tooth from decay-causing bacteria, food debris, and plaque to keep teeth strong and healthy. Dental sealants also make it easier for your child to keep their teeth clean with daily flossing and brushing.
Sedation Dentistry for Children
Helping Your Kid With Dental Anxiety
The experiences your child has of the dentist in their childhood set the tone for how they feel about and manage their oral health for the rest of their lives. We want to do everything we can to make sure their experiences and memories are positive. One of the options we have to ensure that they are relaxed and comfortable is sedation dentistry.
You can opt for our sedation options if:
- your child struggles with dental anxiety
- your child has special needs
- multiple treatments are scheduled for one visit
- your child struggles to sit still or feel comfortable during visits
If you have questions about our sedation dentistry options, give us a call!
Emergency Dentistry
Urgent Care When Your Child Needs It Most
If there is excessive bleeding or any other symptoms that are not dental-related, call 911 or take your child to the nearest emergency room.
A dental emergency requires immediate attention from your dentist. At our office, we understand that you can’t always plan when your child needs our care, and if your child experiences a dental emergency, we ask you to contact us as soon as possible so we can get you in to see our experienced pediatric dentist in Edinburg, TX.
Here are a few examples of dental emergencies:
- Lost dental restoration
-
Severe toothaches or tooth pain
-
Damage to the soft tissues in the mouth (lips, cheeks, tongue, gums)
-
Cracked or fractured tooth
-
Fully knocked-out tooth
-
A broken or chipped tooth
Call or email us to book your first appointment today!
Our Edinburg pediatric dental office was created with your child in mind. It starts in something as simple as our name, Gigglesville Pediatric Dentistry. From games to toys, to iPads, to colorful walls, to a compassionate staff, our practice was designed to be a safe and fun place for your child to visit the dentist.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We cannot wait to meet you!
