There are certain circumstances that may make it preferable for a child to be asleep during a dental procedure. If the treatment is going to involve extensive surgery, for instance, the time element alone makes general anesthesia a good option. Another case may involve doing several procedures at one time. A pediatric dentist might recommend […]
Month: May 2015
More And More Pediatric Dentists Are Promoting The Use Of Lasers
Until science and technology can come up with a way to prevent children from ever having to deal with cavities, pediatric dentists must get rid of tooth decay by traditional means. Using a dental drill to remove the part of the tooth that has been affected by decay was the accepted method until the early […]
Early Stage Cavities Are Getting Harder To Detect
Fluoride has been an invaluable tool in the fight against childhood tooth decay. However, the prevalent use of fluoride in drinking water and tooth care products has worked so well that our tooth enamel has become harder to penetrate. Consequently, cavities are now growing under the surface of the teeth where the tissue is softer. […]
