Kid’s can experience dental emergencies as adults do. Not to worry, our gentle dental team and children’s emergency dentist have been well-versed in emergency dental care for all ages. Professional children’s dentistry and orthodontics services are available at our dental clinic. There’s no chipped tooth or tooth injury we can’t evaluate. Your little one’s shiny smile is safe with us!
Children’s Dentistry
Healthy Dentistry for Kids in Bakersfield, CA
Gentle Dentistry for Kids In Bakersfield
Professional Dental Care for the Entire Family
Welcome to Salin Dentistry. Our children’s dentist and staff provide treatment for children and adolescents in a safe and gentle atmosphere. We emphasize preventative care, helping each child have a healthy smile, free of tooth decay and cavities, that will last a lifetime. When you and your kids come through our doors, our goal is to help them have a positive experience. Teaching them skills in brushing and flossing leads to cleaner teeth, promoting good oral hygiene, and healthy gums. As you leave our doors, we hope you have felt part of our family. Your kids will leave with a toy and a toothbrush, excited to come back to their children’s dentist for future visits.
Kids Dentist at Salin Dentistry
Your children are our priority in Bakersfield, CA
Long-Term Relationship With Your Family
With Salin Dentistry, you’ll never grow out of our services!
Beginning with your child’s first visit through their high school years and into their adult lives, our children’s dentist and professional staff will protect and care for your child’s smile. We realize children are different from adults and we take a unique approach to make sure your child’s visit will be a comfortable and positive experience. Your child deserves a great smile and we will provide a standard of excellence in personalized dental care to give your child the quality they deserve. Our children’s dentist and our compassionate team know that preventive measures and education are key to optimal dental health. Although some children may feel uneasy going to a Bakersfield pediatric dentist, we make every effort to provide a gentle and kind experience. When you trust us with your children, we don’t take it lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids dentistry questions in Bakersfield, CA
1. How can I help my child with fear of the dentist?
Before an office visit, parents are encouraged to use positive language about dentists. At Salin Dentistry, our gentle dental team creates a welcoming and comfortable office setting for all of our patients, including your little ones!
2. What happens at your child's first dentist appointment?
Depending on your child’s age, the exams and cleanings will vary based on what is age-appropriate. Our kid-friendly dentist will evaluate your child and adolescent’s oral health through x-rays and complete teeth, gums, and oral cavity exams. We get to meet you and your child during the first visit with our family and children’s dentistry office!
3. How do I make my child more comfortable at the dentist?
It is highly recommended that you start bringing your child into the dental office at a very early age. Prior to the appointment, role play a dental appointment with your child at home. When in the office, allow the dentist or other staff members to do the talking – they will know how to keep it simple so your child only hears what they need to.
4. How do dentists clean baby teeth?
In most cases, six-month-old babies are well into the teething phase, and oral care is essential to protecting their teeth. Our children’s dentist will examine the jaws, gums, baby teeth, and oral cavity of your little one. Specialized instruments for a gentle mouth cleaning and tooth decay evaluation are used to ensure that your baby’s oral cavity is healthy and on the right track.
5. How long does a kids teeth cleaning take?
Dental cleaning times vary for pediatric patients. Typically, dental cleanings with our experienced dentist for kids are completed in less than an hour. Our goal as a family and children’s dentistry clinic is to ensure that your child’s teeth and mouth are free of cavities, disease, or plaque buildup. Your little one will maintain proper oral care and avoid troublesome plaque buildup.
6. Are baby teeth more prone to cavities?
Kids are more susceptible to cavities because their teeth are covered with a thinner layer of enamel. As kids grow older, their adult teeth emerge with more enamel, creating a hard surface protecting against decay. Since children’s teeth are more susceptible to tooth decay, they are also vulnerable to cavities. The acids from certain foods and sugary drinks can sit on teeth and cause damage to their enamel and gums. With proper cleanings and oral care, baby teeth can stay protected until adult teeth begin to emerge. Good oral care habits during infancy and childhood will benefit the teeth and gums of adulthood.
Children’s Emergency Dental Care in Bakersfield
Accidents and emergencies can arise anytime and may involve oral health, our team is here for your little one
Before & After
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