At MLK Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa our main goal is to create a comfortable, relaxing and safe environment for children and parents alike. We try our darndest to give your child a happy and healthy smile when they visit. We know how important it is to have a happy healthy smile so we make sure that our dentists are specialized in Pediatric care. Our Specialists go above and beyond in their training to ensure that your child gets the ideal and best care in America. Sometimes children find it very scary to go to the dentist, especially if they weren’t taught or raised to be comfortable in that environment. Here at Pediatric Dentistry in Tulsa we ensure that our orthodontists and dentures are properly trained in specialized children’s pediatric care beyond their General Medical schooling. We’re proud to say that we are more than qualified to take care of your child and we know, because of our pediatric training, that a comfortable and positive environment is everything and that the first person you meet will determine the rest of your time there. The comfort of your child is our biggest priority and if your child becomes comfortable with us then we hope that we can help encourage your trust in us.
Sadly, children have a natural fear of dentists and doctor’s offices. Usually that involves the fear of the unknown and having a stranger poking around and prodding stuff in their mouths doesn’t help the situation. We have designed an amazing activity kit that is available for free on our website to help your child familiarize themselves with their teeth and create a positive understanding and thought process of a visit. It especially helps if it’s their first time they can get comfortable with the shape of their teeth and mouths while also knowing what’s happening. We encourage that you bring in your children every 6 months to create proper care along with repetition as well as encourage proper oral hygiene in their day-to-day lives. We want to make sure that your children get the proper care and oral hygiene offered in Tulsa and that you are confident with our abilities to take care of your child.
At Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa our professionals undergo an additional training program Beyond The General Medical Training to be sure that they have the best and proper training to handle Children’s Dental issues like thumb sucking, teething, or other early orthodontic concerns. It’s never too early to start thinking about your baby’s first dental appointments to establish a dental home for the important years of Dental growth. Most babies start to develop teeth between the ages of 6 and 12 months But it is not uncommon for a baby to not have their first tooth on their first birthday. Studies show that fluoride should be added to your child’s diet about 6 months of age to help prevent tooth decay by hardening the enamel on the teeth. We encourage starting to brush your baby’s teeth as soon as the first tooth comes in with a soft bristled toothbrush and about a pea sized amount of toothpaste.
We have done some studies that say that thumps Sucking can be as harmful as it is beneficial. At younger ages, between the ages of 2 to 4 years old, thumb sucking can be very beneficial in their adulthood because it will boost the immune system when they put their thumbs in their mouth. If an adult sucked their thumb as an infant, they are 33% less likely to react to common allergies such as pollen, Cats, and dust mites. By the edge of 32 the percentage will rise up to 39%. I found sucking after the age of five can be detrimental. It can cause a severe overbite or other bite issues, sometimes it can cause sensitivity in the roof of the mouth. Excessive thumb sucking could also cause an overbite by changing the shape of the jaw and potentially creating a list. With our Pediatric Specialists we are here to help your child overcome these issues before, during and after these issues arise.
Unfortunately sugar and chemicals in our Everyday Food is one of the leading causes of tooth decay. Our specialists at Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa are fully aware and we are doing everything in our power to help fix this problem. If you bring your child in for regular checkups no matter their age we will help to maintain the General Health of your child as well as give them a bright and healthy smile. All of the drinks and food that you consume is entered through your mouth and that means that your mouth has to figure out the difference between helpful and harmful bacteria. Your mouth becomes a battlefield when these are introduced. When these bacterias encounter or digest sugar it produces a harmful acid that just sits in your mouth. Slowly that acid will build up and start to destroy the enamel on your teeth and over time will form a cavity. To prevent this from happening a simple yet proper diet of nutritional food will help you. The goal of our Specialists is to make the world a healthier happier place starting with our children.
When you come to MLK Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa we have oral hygiene care that will follow you all the way into adulthood. Even if we do specialize in Pediatric Care We are also a family friendly office for all ages. We have in-house sedation dentistry for special needs patients in a safe and comfortable way. If you are afraid of needles or have a traumatic dental experience we are here to take care of you and provide a safe comfortable treatment for patients with special and specific needs. Commonly known as relaxation dentistry, sedation dentistry is a managing method for anxiety and pain during professional Dental Care through the use of medication.
“Brush Your Way to Disney” at Pediatric Dentistry Tulsa MLK dentistry! If you schedule your appointment today and if your child has great oral hygiene at their appointment we are excited to inform you that you could win a family vacation for four to visit Walt Disney World! You will get 4 days at Disney World and four nights at a Disney Resort! To get more details and visit our website at https://mlkdentistry.com/ or Give us a call at (918) 212-0543.