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Pediatric Dentist Baton Rouge - Tiger Smile Family Dentistry

 BATON ROUGE CHILDREN DENTISTRY - HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS FOR YOUR KIDS

The road to a healthy, happy smile begins at an early age. Your child can start seeing a dentist six months after their first tooth erupts, but you want to start their preventative care no later than age seven. While some general dentists can see children, not all practices are comfortable with pediatric care. Pediatric dentists focus on prevention and treatment of dental issues in children— this includes guiding parents in how best to treat their children’s dental health. Tiger Smile Family Dentistry is pleased to offer exceptional pediatric services here in Baton Rouge.

When Should Children See a Dentist?

To help your child’s teeth and jaw grow properly, our team offers a range of pediatric orthodontic services such as cleanings, fillings, sealants, extractions, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, oral health exams for infants, preventive dental case, and many more.
Children should see a dentist every six months. For children with developing dental conditions, that schedule can shift to every three months.

What are Red Flags to Watch for in Babies & Children?

The sooner potential issues are recognized, the sooner they can be addressed. Quick reactions are essential to helping your children overcome any bumps in the road of their dental growth.

Nursing Bottle Syndrome

This syndrome is common for babies who consume milk, formula, breast milk and fruit juices. These liquids contain sugar that can leave residue on teeth, especially after night feedings. This residue can lead to the growth of bacteria that causes tooth decay, infection, or an abscessed tooth. Nursing Bottle Syndrome is not a result of the amount of sugar in the drink; instead, it is directly related to the duration of time that the teeth are exposed to the sugar. Pediatric dentists recommend giving babies a bottle of water or a pacifier instead of resorting to sugary substances. Switching to a sippy cup following a recommendation by your doctor and dentist should also be done.

Decayed or Missing Baby Teeth

Decayed or missing baby teeth can cause crooked or misaligned permanent teeth, leading to a number of malocclusions and other oral problems. If you notice any decayed or missing teeth, it’s best to schedule an appointment with our dentists ASAP to help prevent further problems down the road.

Thumb-Sucking and Tongue Thrusting

These seemingly harmless behaviors are examples of common habits that can lead to tooth decays. If you spot these behaviors, consult with your dentist for their recommended course of action. Different children react to different deterrents, and our dentists can offer various solutions to attempt.

Sleep Disordered Breathing

This disorder is a frequent problem for children that can manifest through a myriad of symptoms. Dark shadows under eyes, bedwetting, restless sleep, chronic allergies, snoring, mouth breathing, asthma, eczema, ADD/ADHD, swollen tonsils, teeth grinding, and more can all point to this issue. SDB is often caused by crooked, crowded teeth that lead to a poor dental palate shape. This poorly-shaped palate can restrict your child’s airways and breathing. Many of the resulting symptoms can lead to further dental issues when your children are older, so it’s best to address SDB as soon as it is suspected.

Pediatric Dental Specialist Baton Rouge - Tiger Smile Family Dentistry

Trust Tiger Smile Family Dentistry for all your Pediatric Dental Needs

We know a trip to the dentist can be frightening, especially for young children. That’s why our team here at Tiger Smile Family Dentistry takes great care in implementing a gentle and efficient approach with children that ensures they receive the proper care with as little discomfort as possible.

  • Tiger Smile Family dentistry is pleased to offer pediatric services here in Baton Rouge
  • The road to a healthy, happy smile begins at an early age. To help your child’s teeth and jaw grow properly, our team offers a range of pediatric services such as cleanings, fillings, sealants, extractions, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, oral health exams for infants, preventive dental case, and many more
  • We know a trip to the dentist can be frightening, especially for young children. That’s why the dentists at Tiger Smile Family Dentistry take great care in implementing a gentle and efficient approach with children that ensures they receive the proper care with as little discomfort as possible

We aim to work together to build a positive and an educational relationship. Our dentists actively engage both parents and children, ensuring that parents are actively included in their children’s dental health and helping children understand the importance of good dental hygiene.

We offer a full scope of dental procedures for infants, preschoolers, kids, teenagers, and children with special needs. Our variety of services for children include the following:

  • Cavity repair;
  • Dental injury care;
  • Early assessment and treatment for teeth straightening & bite correction;
  • Extractions (“wiggling” out teeth);
  • Fillings;
  • Management of gum disease and conditions;
  • Oral condition diagnosis associated with various diseases;
  • Oral health exams for infants;
  • Preventive dental care such as cleaning, nutrition, diet recommendations, and fluoride treatments;
  • Pulpotomies (baby root canals) for teeth with deep decay;
  • Sealants to prevent the grooves and pits in the teeth from trapping bacteria and creating cavities;
  • Space maintainers to preserve space for a permanent tooth when a baby tooth is lost early; and
  • Stainless steel crowns to protect teeth with large areas of decay or pulpotomies.

We are dedicated to your children’s oral health from infancy through their teen years— and beyond. We aim to make your child’s dental visits enjoyable by providing appropriate dental care with consideration of your child’s comprehension and emotional level. We also offer trusted restorative dentistry  services in Baton Rouge. Visit our office today or call us at 225-567-8121 to schedule an appointment.

Business Information

Baton Rouge Children Dentistry

Address: 429 E Airport Ave Suite 3, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 412-7996
Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 5PM
Tuesday & Thursday 7AM – 3PM

 


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Monday:
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Wednesday:
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