Dentistry for Children

Details

Phone: (320) 257-3380

Website: https://dfckids.com/

Languages: English

Technology: digital radiographsintraoral camerasintraoral scannerssoft tissue lasers3D dentistry digital workflows

Services

Emergency

• Emergency Dental Services — Prompt emergency care for urgent dental concerns including traumatic injuries, broken teeth, and severe toothaches.

Orthodontics

• Early Interceptive Orthodontics — Early orthodontic guidance to support healthy jaw development and create space for incoming permanent teeth.

Pediatric

• First Dental Visit — Gentle, age-appropriate initial visit including general overview, tooth counting, soft cleaning, and education about dental care.
• Special Healthcare Needs Treatment — Specialized care with desensitization appointments and visual schedules for children with sensory, developmental, or medical needs. Coordination with occupational therapists and other providers.

Preventive

• Custom-fit Mouthguards — Athletic mouthguards designed to protect teeth during sports and physical activity.
• Dental Sealants — Protective coating applied to chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities in vulnerable areas.
• Fluoride Treatment — Fluoride application to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities by remineralizing enamel.
• Nightguards — Protective appliance worn while sleeping to prevent wear and damage from teeth grinding or clenching.
• Oral Hygiene Education — Personalized guidance for parents and children on proper brushing, flossing, diet choices, and at-home care routines.
• Panoramic Radiographs — Annual X-rays to monitor growth and development, check for cavities between teeth, and evaluate emerging permanent teeth.
• Routine Exams and Cleanings — Regular dental exams and cleanings to evaluate teeth, gums, and jaw development, monitor growth and eruption patterns, and provide personalized oral hygiene guidance.
• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — Non-invasive treatment to help slow or stop cavity progression by strengthening tooth structure and reducing cavity-causing bacteria.

Restorative

• Composite Fillings — Tooth-colored fillings used to restore teeth affected by cavities while maintaining natural appearance.
• Dental Crowns — Dental crowns to restore and protect significantly decayed or damaged teeth. Available in stainless steel and white zirconia options.
• Tooth Extractions — Gentle tooth extraction when a tooth is too damaged or decayed to be restored, or when affecting development of surrounding teeth.

Sedation

• General Anesthesia — Safe sedation dentistry options including IV sedation or general anesthesia for children needing additional support during treatment.
• Local Anesthesia — Local anesthetic used to numb specific areas of the mouth during dental treatment.
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation — Mild sedation option (laughing gas) inhaled through a nose mask to help children feel relaxed during treatment.