Services

Preventative Measures

The failure to properly clean one’s teeth will lead to cavities. Our office provides detailed instruction to the parent and the child (if age appropriate) regarding proper oral hygiene. Together, we provide the foundation for your child’s oral heath and strive to achieve a cavity free future.

Nutritional
Counselling

Certain types of foods are prone to causing cavities. Did you know that raisins are more cariogenic (cavity causing) than common candy? Our office provides education about what foods cause cavities, as well as ways to modify your child’s diet to minimize the risk of getting cavities.

Anticipatory
Guidance

This is a fancy term for what parents can expect as their child grows and develops emotionally and physically. Our office provides education about how the mouth and face grow and develop as a child gets older. Having routine visits with our office allows us to bring to your attention situations or conditions that might affect your child’s teeth, mouth, and face.

Cavity Risk
Assessment

Our office can evaluate and determine how likely your child is to get cavities. Our evaluation considers several factors such as oral hygiene, diet, family history, and cultural/ethnic background. Did you know that 70% of children share the same oral bacteria profile as their mothers? This means if a child’s mother has a history of cavities, their child is at a higher risk for the same. Performing a cavity risk assessment on your child will enable us to determine how to plan your child’s treatment needs and follow-up care.

Additional Treatments

Special Needs Patients

We are proud to be able to accommodate children with special needs at Fishman Pediatric Dentistry. Experienced with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and more, give our friendly team a call today to learn how we can assist and make your child as comfortable as possible for their dental appointment.

Sealants

Sealants are a clear protective coating designed to shield teeth from cavities. Studies show that, if retained, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities by 80-90% after application. This is a preventive treatment that’s painless and an easy way to help protect teeth from sugar bugs!

Fluoride

There is very strong scientific evidence backing the effectiveness of fluoride to prevent tooth decay. In an effort to prevent cavities, our office has the ability to provide your child with fluoride treatment if you desire. Our office also recognizes that some parents do not wish for their children to have fluoride, and our office will respect their wishes.

Space Maintainers

These are metal retainers used to prevent the loss of space between teeth when a baby tooth has been lost before it would normally fall out. They are also sometimes used prior to orthodontics to help children who have some minor crowding of the teeth.

Pediatric Fillings

If your child has one or more cavities, tooth-colored dental fillings can help restore both the function and appearance of their teeth. Our composite fillings are made of dental resin, which can be matched precisely to your child’s natural tooth color.

We use only top-quality materials to repair damaged teeth and ensure that your child receives the highest level of care possible when it comes to treating cavities.

Digital X-Ray

A digital x-ray allows the dentist to take a very close look at teeth and surrounding structures with amazing accuracy. As a benefit to the patient, a digital x-ray also provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard x-ray. This is due to the fact that the digital version of the x-ray is much more sensitive to this radiation and has been specifically designed with the patient in mind.

Since every child is unique, the need for dental X-rays varies from child to child. In general, children need X-rays more often than adults, because their mouths grow and change rapidly, and they are more susceptible than adults to tooth decay.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide, known to many as laughing gas, is most commonly used in pediatric dentistry. It is administered by having the patient inhale the gas, which is carefully monitored by your doctor. Nitrous oxide will help you to relax and decrease fear and anxiety. It helps make dental procedures more pleasant. Nitrous oxide is very safe and effective. Once the procedure is over the nitrous oxide will wear off fairly quickly and, in most cases you will be able to return to your daily activities

IV Sedation

IV Sedation makes dental treatment possible even for the most fearful child patient. Sedation dentistry can put your young child at ease and virtually eliminates the pain associated with dental procedures. Intravenous sedation is sometimes needed if other conservative modalities (nitrous oxide) are ineffective.

Benefits of IV Sedation

It’s quick-acting

It’s extremely effective for moderate to severe anxiety

Your child can get ALL of his/her dental work done in one visit

For more information visit Dr. Maryak, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Take Home Whitening

Our office now offers Opalescense Go, a take home whitening kit which is both quick and effective. No more impressions or custom trays needed! Ask our office for details.