Key questions for parents when choosing a dentist to care for their child.
Why should a parent choose a pediatric dentist?
Just as a pediatrician is a specialist who cares for your child’s medical needs, a pediatric dentist is a specialist who cares for your child’s oral health and dental needs. A pediatric dentist receives two years of specialty training beyond dental school. Most are hospital trained with significant study devoted to the psychological aspects of guiding children through the dental experience. Pediatric dentists are also extensively trained in growth and development and are better able to treat your child in the most appropriate manner while they transition both dentally and skeletally from a child to an adult. A pediatric dentist also practices in a “kid-friendly facility”, has pediatric size instruments and equipment and is better able to guide your child through a dental procedure.
Are parents allowed in the treatment room?
Yes, at All Kids Dental parents are allowed in the treatment room. Our goal is to make your child as comfortable as possible and your presence often helps achieve that goal. We are proud of our team’s ability to guide your child through the dental experience and want parents to know what’s going on in the back. Read More
Who will be placing my child’s sealants, who places and finishes the filling once the cavity is removed and who gives my child the local anesthetic injection?
The State of Colorado does not require that these procedures be performed by the doctor. As a “Center for Excellence” the doctors at All Kids Dental feel that your child deserves the doctor’s time and can only ensure quality by performing these procedures themselves. Parents in the treatment room are able to see firsthand how care is being delivered to their child. We enjoy our reputation within the dental community and are committed to excellence when caring for your child.
Why not use silver/mercury amalgam fillings for my child’s cavities?
Although more expensive, All Kids Dental utilizes bonded white fillings rather than amalgam. The research shows that over 30% of the silver mercury fillings placed on baby teeth will break and have to be replaced within 18-20 months. Retreatment of failed work is not only expensive, but means that your child will have to go through having the same tooth treated twice. Read more
What can parents do to prevent ongoing cavity problems?
This is important because children with cavities are much more likely to have new cavities in the future. The doctors at All Kids Dental will recommend a specific preventive protocol for your child and now have exciting new options available. Some of the advanced include use of prescription toothpastes (tricalcium phosphate or high concentration fluoride pastes), use of xylitol gum and mints as well as a promising new chlorhexidine varnish/probiotic combination. Read more
What kind of equipment is used?
All Kids Dental has the latest state-of-the-art technology including laser diagnostics and intraoral cameras, plus the newest generation of x-ray equipment that ensures the lowest radiation possible for your child. We also utilize electric handpieces that minimize the dental noise that can add to a child’s natural anxiety. Electric handpieces are not only quieter, but deliver less torque to the teeth, so that many procedures can even be accomplished without a local anesthetic (shot). Read more
Can my child be sedated in the office?
All Kids Dental offers an in-office sedation option for parents with very young children who have substantial dental need. Our doctors are hospital trained specialists who are not only licensed by the State of Colorado but also have a specialized sedation and facility permit that is required to offer this approach. Many families prefer the sedation option as a graceful way to accomplish treatment that avoids a negative memory toward future dentistry. Read more
What else should I know?
All Kids Dental provides a unique, child friendly, professionally themed jungle office to help your child’s dental experience be the best possible. Our Mission is to become recognized as “A Center for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry”. We are committed to quality care while building personal relationships and providing outstanding customer service within a fun, loving and state-of-the-art environment.