Restore your child’s smile with specialized treatments

At Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry, we have a big goal in mind: the early prevention of tooth decay, cavities, and other oral health issues for our patients. Unfortunately, tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease in America. When treatment is needed, we are here for you and your child every step of the way.

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Why treat baby teeth that will fall out eventually?

Most children still have some baby teeth until the age of 12 or 13, meaning that untreated cavities and other problems can lead to pain and infections that negatively impact your child’s health and quality of life for years to come. If their baby teeth have serious decay, permanent teeth can be damaged before they even begin to surface. At your child’s dental visit, if a concern is detected by your pediatric dentist, all treatment options will be discussed with you in detail.

Dental fillings

Dental fillings are needed if your child has a cavity or defect on 1 to 2 surfaces of their tooth. White fillings are an effective treatment for small to moderate-sized cavities or tooth defects. Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry uses only BPA-free filling materials.

Dental crowns

If your child’s tooth is fractured due to trauma, severely decayed, at high risk of developing a second cavity, or has undergone a nerve treatment, a dental crown may be required. Crowns cover, strengthen, and protect what remains of a tooth from further damage while restoring the tooth to its normal size and shape.

Baby tooth nerve treatments

(pulpotomy/pulpectomy)
If a cavity is very deep, it can extend into the nerve of your child’s tooth, causing pain and increasing the risk of secondary infection. Baby root canals, or nerve treatments, help prevent pain and these types of infections from occurring.

Tooth extractions

Tooth extractions can remove teeth that are damaged beyond repair, make room for adult teeth to erupt correctly, or prepare the mouth for orthodontic treatment. Some children may need a space maintainer after the extraction–if so, we’ll explain all your options.

What to expect

At Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry, we do everything in our power to help ensure your child feels comfortable, calm, and secure during dental treatments. In addition to lots of encouragement and praise, we have several methods for managing discomfort and anxiety.

Handling your child’s anxiety

We’ve seen lots of emotions over the years, from children and parents alike. We’re here to listen and help you make the best possible choice for your child–and support you from start to finish.

Compassionate care

Our caring staff and welcoming office environment are designed to make you both feel at ease, especially if your child is anxious about treatment.

The right environment

Most of our patients are treated in our offices, but some treatments may need to be in a hospital setting.

Anesthesia and your child

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a safe and light sedative that relieves anxiety (and may provide some funny moments as well!). If treatment is extensive or your child’s anxiety level is particularly high, a Southmoor pediatric dentist may be able to treat your child in a hospital setting using general anesthesia.

Nitrous oxide/analgesia

Children are aware and can carry on a conversation with us during treatment without feeling pain. Some children even fall asleep.

General anesthesia

An anesthesiologist will administer medications and monitor your child as your pediatric dentist completes their treatment in one sitting—all while your child is peacefully asleep.