Children’s Dentistry Frankfort
Healthy Habits Start Young
Kids are among the most vulnerable people when it comes to dental problems like cavities, which is why our team is dedicated to offering high-quality children’s dentistry in Frankfort. We strive to make learning about oral health fun for kids, and for parents, we offer trusted ways to protect their family’s most precious smiles. If you’re looking for a dental office that can see everyone you love, including yourself and your youngest, we encourage you to call our office to schedule your child’s first appointment.
Why Choose Grand Dental – Frankfort for Children’s Dentistry?
- Gentle & Friendly Team That Makes Visiting the Dentist Fun!
- Customized Sportsguards for Young Athletes
- Painless & Precise Frenectomies with Our Soft Tissue Laser
Children’s Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Just like for adults, it’s important that children receive bi-annual checkups and cleanings from their family dentist in Frankfort. Our dental hygienists can deliver gentle, effective cleanings to keep their smiles refreshed and free of plaque and tartar, as well as screen them for oral cancer. Our dentists will also review their X-rays and conduct a thorough oral examination, ensuring that their smile is developing without complications.
Age One Visit
Our practice is happy to see patients as young as one year old, which is the recommended age to schedule your baby’s first dental visit! Our friendly team and dentists take a proactive and education-focused approach to ensure that your little one builds a positive association with the office and team, as well as healthy dental habits that they can carry with them throughout their life. At their first age one visit, we’ll have them sit in your lap as we examine their mouth and speak with you about any concerns you have. We’re great at providing advice and help when it comes to teething, non-nutritive habits, and more!
Dental Sealants
Some of children’s top choices for snacks are juice, potato chips, fruit snacks, and other delicious foods and drinks that are high in carbohydrates. To keep this debris from settling in the nooks and crevices of their molars and causing cavities, our team can place clear protective coatings over their back teeth. These will make brushing more effective and guard against the top dental concern among kids—cavities!
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a mineral that’s found throughout nature, from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat to the air we breathe. It can also be applied to your child’s teeth to help strengthen their protective enamel, helping guard against dental health issues like cavities. At the end of your child’s cleaning, we will ask if you want us to apply fluoridated gel to their teeth—this process is quick, completely pain-free, and can give you a little peace of mind until their next visit.
Athletic Mouthguards
If your child plays on a local athletics team, consider investing in a customized mouthguard to help protect their teeth and jaw from injury. Your child’s sportsguard will be designed to comfortably fit in their mouth, making it easier for them to breathe as they run and jump. It will also be crafted from durable cushioning acrylic that’s easy to clean and comfortable.
Frenectomies/Lip & Tongue Tie
Lip and tongue ties are being more commonly recognized by parents. If your baby has been diagnosed with a lip or tongue tie, or you suspect that they have one, our team can diagnose and treat the issue using our soft tissue dental laser. This advanced technology makes frenectomies more comfortable for babies, as well as reduces recovery time and minimizes the chances of the tissue fusing back together.
Pulp Therapy
If your child is complaining of a painful and persistent toothache due to an infection, call our team as soon as possible. Because our office is a part of the Grand Dental Group network, we have several locations in the area that can see your little one as soon as possible to provide them with pulp therapy. If needed, this treatment can preserve your child’s natural tooth in addition to relieving their pain.
Sedation Dentistry for Children
At Grand Dental - Frankfort, we want your child to have a positive and relaxing visit. If they feel scared or anxious about an upcoming appointment, or your child has special needs that makes visiting the dental office uncomfortable, we’re happy to provide dental sedation. Simply reach out to our team to ask for more information, and we’ll help you determine whether dental sedation is right for your child.
Special Needs Dentistry
Children who have physical or intellectual disabilities, including but not limited to autism, Down syndrome, or sensory sensitivities, our practice is a great fit! Our friendly team is excellent at helping patients with special needs feel right at home, and we’re happy to offer special accommodations to make sure our office is a comfortable environment for your child. We welcome you to call our team before their appointment to let us know how we can help!