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Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Dental Crown or Filling? When These Restorations Are Used

November 19, 2024

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happy little girl smiling and pointing at her teeth in the dentist’s chair

When your child starts to complain about a toothache, you think it must be a cavity. Don’t worry! About half of children have had at least one cavity before they turn 11. Based on your own experiences with dental work, this situation will likely require one of two restorations: a dental crown or filling. But what exactly sets these two apart, and when is each one used for a child? Keep reading to find out.

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Is Pain After Pulp Therapy a Common Symptom?

October 24, 2024

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smiling, relaxed little girl after dental treatment

Once a myth starts circling around, it’s difficult to eradicate it. For instance, root canals or pulp therapy for kids have the unfortunate and inaccurate reputation of causing pain, but in reality, these procedures relieve it and save teeth from extraction. Pulp therapy involves removing the ailing tooth’s nerve, thus eliminating the source of the child’s pain. In other words, pain is not common at all after pulp therapy!

However, if your child undergoes this procedure, there are some symptoms you might see afterward. Some are normal and not concerning while other more serious ones need to be addressed right away. Keep reading to learn what these symptoms are and what you should do!

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Pulp Therapy Over Tooth Extraction: Why Saving Little Smiles Matters

September 23, 2024

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child with a toothache and a concerned parent behind her

When your child is in pain, you would do anything to make it stop. Even going to extreme measures doesn’t seem so crazy if it will help. For instance, if your child has a bad toothache, you may consider having the tooth entirely removed. However, there is another option that doesn’t require extraction: pulp therapy.

Similar to root canal treatment, pulp therapy entails taking out the tooth’s nerve, preserving the rest of the natural structure. But why should you give your child’s treatment options serious thought? Why is pulp therapy preferred over tooth extraction? Keep reading to find out!

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Eek! 3 Essential Tips to Make Tooth Extraction Less Scary for Your Child

August 23, 2024

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little girl covering her mouth with the dentist holding instruments

When your child fears monsters in their closet or under their bed, you can quickly assuage them by turning on a light and showing them there’s nothing to be afraid of. But how can you alleviate their fear of getting a tooth extracted? If you don’t prepare your child beforehand, the idea of a tooth extraction can feel overwhelmingly frightening. Here are a few valuable tips for making the experience less scary for your child.

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5 Tips for Helping Your Child Heal After Tooth Extraction

July 25, 2024

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mom taking care of resting child

When your child has to endure a hard time, you would do anything as a parent to help them get to the other side. With a tooth extraction, your child must go through the healing process, and your guidance and assistance can make the experience much smoother and faster.

What do you as a parent need to do for your child as they heal from a tooth extraction? Here are some essential tips to help them recover.

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Dental Sedation—What Is It Like for Kids?

June 26, 2024

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little boy with a nasal mask on in the dentist’s chair

The mind of a child is truly fascinating. Their imagination is vibrant, and their interpretation of life and perception can be insightful. However, some things, even innocent or safe things, can seem scary or dangerous to them. As a parent, you try to understand their perspective and help guide them through life’s experiences.

When your child needs dental sedation to receive care, you may wish to let them know what the experience will be like or to know for your own peace of mind. Below you’ll find explanations of what dental sedation will be like for your child and how it works.

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Q&A: Does Insurance Cover Sedation Dentistry for Kids?

May 31, 2024

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child with a nasal mask on for sedation dentistry

When you’re raising a child, many things that should be straightforward can become complex. Just leaving the house can take a long time and a lot of effort! However, especially if you have a child with anxiety or special needs, simple tasks like going to the dentist or getting necessary dental work done can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can make their visits less stressful and more successful! But will insurance pay for it?

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4 Types of Kids Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry

April 25, 2024

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little girl with nasal mask on with thumbs up

As you call a new pediatric dental office to make an appointment for your child, you start to worry. Dental visits have never been easy for your kid, but you know that dental care is important. While on the phone, you express your concerns with the person on the phone, who reassures you that sedation dentistry is available for all kinds of patients.

Perhaps you thought it was just for those who are afraid of the dentist, but the truth is that many patients can benefit from sedation. Here are the four main groups of kids who can have a positive, productive dental visit with this help.

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Does Your Child Still Need Pulp Therapy If Their Toothache Stops?

March 21, 2024

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little boy holding his face in dental pain

After several days of hearing your child talk about tooth pain, you plan on scheduling a dental appointment. Suddenly, however, they say their mouth is doing perfectly fine again. Does this mean you don’t need to go to the dentist after all? Is this a good sign?

Don’t let this seemingly positive change in your child’s symptoms lull you into a false sense of security! When it comes to dental pain, the problem doesn’t go away on its own. Keep reading to learn why your child may still require pulp therapy even if their tooth stops hurting.

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Top 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Postpone Your Child’s Root Canal Treatment

February 19, 2024

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little boy holding his face in pain

Growing up, you may have heard some nasty stories about root canals and tooth pain. In the past, this treatment has had a bad reputation and has inspired fear in patients of all ages.

So, when you find out that your precious child needs to have a root canal or pulp therapy, you start to worry. You naturally don’t want them to suffer and wonder whether you can put off this treatment to a later date. However, doing so is a bad decision! Why? Here are just a few reasons you shouldn’t postpone a root canal for your child.

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