Pediatric Dentistry

It's crucial for children to receive high-quality dental care just like adults. We take pride in providing excellent oral health services to our younger patients.

Dublin Pediatric Dentistry

Ensuring optimal dental health and achieving a vibrant smile begins with early intervention. It’s essential for individuals of all ages, including young ones, to adopt preventive measures to safeguard against potential dental issues.

At our clinic, we offer an exceptional pediatric dental care dedicated to educating children and parents about the importance of oral health prevention. By instilling good habits early on, children and young adults can reduce the risk of developing serious dental conditions later in life. Regular dental visits during childhood instills a solid foundation for maintaining strong and healthy teeth into adulthood.

Our priority is to create a welcoming environment where every child feels at ease, ensuring they look forward to each dental appointment with excitement. With our comprehensive pediatric dental care, we strive to empower young patients with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime of confident smiles.

Schedule an Appointment Online
smiling child with a toothbrush
  • What does pediatric dentistry include?

    Pediatric dentistry uses sealants to prevent cavities and tooth decay on a child’s back molars. This adequate preventive treatment works by applying a thin acrylic coating on the teeth and allowing them to harden. This coating removes harmful bacteria and plaque that could otherwise harm the teeth.

    In addition, fluoride applications are beneficial in strengthening your child’s tooth enamel and preventing decay. This involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth, which bonds with the enamel and helps keep teeth strong and healthy. It can even reverse decay in some cases.

  • What makes Dental Reflections Dublin different?

    We provide a warm, fun, and friendly environment that will help your children relax and feel more receptive to the examinations and treatments.

    We encourage parents and family members to be with their children and interact with them throughout the treatment to further strengthen the kids’ feeling of safety and security.

    Our staff will carefully go through the dental evaluation and the available and recommended treatment options with the parents so that they can arrive at a fully informed decision.

    Teaching children about good dental care habits can help lay down a firm foundation for excellent dental self-care as they grow older and throughout the rest of their life. This is why choosing the right dentist is important.

  • When should I start brushing my child's teeth?

    Parents commonly wonder when is the right time to start brushing baby teeth. We recommend that you start brushing their baby teeth as soon as their first tooth comes in. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day, using a small amount of toothpaste—approximately the size of a grain of rice.It is important to keep baby teeth cavity free. The bacteria that causes cavities in baby teeth can remain in the mouth and can cause cavities in permanent teeth.

    Just because baby teeth will eventually fall out, doesn’t mean that they’re not important.  Not only do baby teeth help kids eat and speak, they also hold space in the jawline where permanent teeth will come in.

    You can take care of your child’s oral health before their teeth come in by wiping your baby’s gums after each feeding and before bedtime, and avoiding cleaning pacifiers with your mouth.

  • What are the common issues of dental health in children?

    Many of a kid’s dental problems are the same ones affecting adults, but as children’s teeth are still developing, untreated dental conditions can cause poor and misaligned tooth development, leading to a more serious problem as a child grows up.

    Some of the most common issues with children are:

    • Tooth decay
    • Bad breath
    • Sensitive teeth
    • Thumb-sucking
    • Gum disease
    • Teeth grinding
    • Canker sores
    • Baby teeth-loss
    • Over-retained primary teeth
    • Dental Anxiety
  • How can thumb sucking affect my child’s teeth?

    Thumb sucking can have negative effects on children’s oral health, but this isn’t always the case. Prolonged sucking on any object, such as a thumb or pacifier, places repetitive pressure on the teeth, mouth, and jawbone. This pressure can cause issues with the growth of your child’s mouth and/or alignment of their permanent teeth.

    It is a common misconception that you don’t have to worry about your child’s thumb sucking habit until their permanent teeth start to come in, but damage can occur before that. The risk of thumb sucking negatively affecting your child’s teeth depends on how long, how often, and how intensely your child sucks their thumb. Some long-term effects can include:

    • Open bite: the top and bottom front teeth become directed outward, causing the front teeth to not touch even when your child’s mouth is closed. This misalignment can require orthodontic correction in the future.
    • Overbite: the top teeth cover the bottom teeth when your child’s mouth is closed rather than the top and bottom teeth touching normally.
    • Changes in jaw shape: a misaligned jaw can result in speech impediments like lisping or mispronouncing of certain letters
    Read More About Thumb and Pacifier Habits

Questions about Pediatric Dentistry?

If you have any questions about pediatric dentistry—contact us or schedule your appointment using the link below, or explore the numerous other dental services we offer.

Dental Reflections Dublin

4998 Rings Rd
Dublin, Oh 43017
View Map

Hours

Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm