Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Glendale
Our advanced pediatric dentistry focuses on keeping your child’s teeth healthy and strong. We offer gentle, child-friendly treatments in a relaxed environment. Our office in Glendale, CA, provides top pediatric dentistry services that parents trust. We ensure every visit is positive and stress-free for your little one.
The teeth of a child start developing before the child is even born. At about six months old, a child’s teeth will start to erupt. Most children get their lower incisors first. Most children usually have all of their teeth by the time they are about two and a half years old. This deciduous teeth chart illustrates the timing of child tooth eruption:
Pediatric Dentist Glendale CA
Finding the right pediatric dentist in Glendale CA, is important for your child’s smile. Dr. Sahakyan ensures kids feel safe while receiving top-quality care. We know how to keep kids calm and happy during dental treatments. Our team uses kid-friendly approaches for all pediatric dentistry needs.
Pediatric Dentistry Services We Provide
A child’s first set of teeth is known as deciduous. These baby teeth have a different anatomy than the permanent teeth that will come in later. Deciduous teeth usually have a bigger area for pulp, thinner enamel, shorter roots with a bigger curve, and crowns with a bit more curve to them. Baby teeth are designed to last for a shorter period of time than adult teeth, and they need to be restored in a different manner. Diet and anatomy differences make decay move quickly in deciduous teeth. Early cavities are filled for both, baby teeth and permanent teeth, though fillings may be temporary for teeth that will fall out soon. Since deciduous teeth heal well, serious tooth decay has more options for baby teeth than the standard root canal that adults tend to need. Decay that extends to the tooth pulp can be treated in the following ways when dealing with deciduous teeth:
Pulpotomy
The nerve that is exposed to infection is cut, and medicine is added to the area to help everything grow back well. Sometimes a permanent restoration material is added instead of the temporary restorative.
Pulpectomy
The damaged nerve is removed from the pulp chamber entirely. The nerve that remains is sealed after being medicated, and the tooth is restored.
Apexification
Apexification is a procedure for permanent teeth erupting in a child. The pulp chamber is removed alongside the nerve from the canals in the roots. A Calcium Hydroxide solution is placed in the roots of the tooth to help the permanent root grow in properly.
Extraction
Extraction is performed in children when an abscess has formed under the deciduous tooth that puts the child’s permanent tooth in danger. When there is a large amount of time left before the permanent tooth is supposed to erupt, extraction may be followed by a space maintainer designed to leave the permanent tooth the room it needs later.
Emergency Pediatric Dentist
Dental emergencies can happen anytime, especially with kids. Just search for “emergency pediatric dentist near me,” and you’ll find us ready to help. We offer quick, gentle care when your child needs it most. Dr. Sahakyan knows how to calm kids during emergencies and provide fast relief. Our Glendale, CA office is always prepared for urgent pediatric dentistry needs.
Get your pediatric urgent care at Smile Makeover of LA
Your pediatric dentist in Glendale, CA, is committed to meeting your child’s urgent dental needs with care and compassion. Our Glendale pediatric dentist works closely with you to quickly find the best solutions for your child’s comfort and safety. Whether it’s a toothache, injury, or sudden pain, our team is ready to provide expert pediatric urgent care. Trust us to deliver timely, kid-friendly treatment that eases your concerns.