PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Dentistry for Children

An early start at preventive dental care can improve your child’s oral health well into adulthood. It also helps your child become familiar with the dental care environment, reducing their anxiety in the future. At Virgin Valley Dental, we care for children of all ages. In most cases, we recommend a child’s first visit by age 1.

Some of the pediatric dental services that we provide include:

Check-ups and Cleanings

During your child’s visit, our dentists and hygienists will provide vital oral hygiene education, screen for underlying concerns and thoroughly clean your child’s teeth, followed by a fluoride treatment. We invite you to discuss any concerns with us, such as your child’s tooth development or oral habits that need to be addressed.

Laser Cavity Detection

Our Diagnodent dental laser is capable of pinpointing cavities in their earliest stages. Being that primary (baby) teeth decay at an accelerated rate, early treatment is vital to prevent cavities from spreading into adult teeth. Should a cavity be noted, we offer minimally invasive white restorations and drill-free fillings.

Protective Dental Sealants

Sealants are protective coatings that we place over deep grooves and pits, which are difficult to keep clean. As a result, we can significantly decrease your child’s risk of developing tooth decay.

Early Interceptive Orthodontics

Taking early steps to address your child’s bite relationship can limit the extent of orthodontic concerns that they have in the future. All children should receive their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7.

Call Virgin Valley Dental today to schedule your child’s next check-up in our convenient Mesquite office.

We also offer non-surgical periodontics.