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Toothache? Broken tooth or trauma to teeth? We are here to help! We treat a variety of traumatic dental injuries, including teeth that have been chipped, moved, or knocked out entirely. Our office has an on-call emergency dentist for our patients 24/7. While we can’t always guarantee same-day service, we will do our best to help your child get out of pain.
At Pine Tree we are proud of offer a variety of anxiety-reducing treatments to help your child have a stress-free visit. We offer nitrous oxide, conscious sedation or general anesthesia depending on your child’s individual needs. Click here to learn more about sedation dentistry!
Patients with special needs deserve to find a dentist and staff who are compassionate. They need a dentist who is understanding and able to work with them to ensure that their mouths are healthy. Dr. T has had special training with children who have special issues like cleft lip and palate, childhood cancer, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other genetic and medical disorders.
We offer a wide range of services to help your child keep cavities at bay. We like to see children every 6 months for cleanings and fluoride treatment. We also like to start seeing children as early as 1 year of age or whenever they get their first tooth. We also offer nutritional counseling and oral hygiene instruction to all of our patients.
Our office is proud to offer NuSmile all-white zirconia pediatric crowns. We also do white fillings. For years, stainless steel crowns have been, and continue to be, the standard of care for badly decayed primary teeth. Fortunately, with recent advances in ceramics technology your child can have other options as well.
Our skilled pediatric dentists use comfortable techniques and tooth-colored materials that blend seamlessly with your child’s natural smile. We prioritize creating positive experiences through age-appropriate explanations, distraction techniques, and a nurturing environment that helps children feel at ease. When cavities are detected early, fillings prevent further decay and maintain proper tooth function until natural loss. Learn more about our comprehensive cavity treatment options and how we make dental care a stress-free experience for your little one.
Oral habits such as finger sucking, grinding, and use of a pacifier are common and normal for infants and young children. When these habits persist through childhood, they can create long term problems. Here at Pine Tree, we can help your child overcome their habits as well as help with early crowding/orthodontic problems through use of space maintainers, mouth guards and other appliances.
Dental sealants offer powerful protection for children’s teeth, reducing cavity risk by nearly 80% in molars. These thin, protective coatings are painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth, where deep grooves can trap food and bacteria. The application is quick, painless, and can save your child from more invasive treatments down the road. Most children benefit from sealants on their permanent molars as soon as they come in, typically around ages 6 and 12.
Regular dental exams and cleanings form the foundation of your child’s oral health. During these visits, we thoroughly examine teeth, gums, and jaw development while gently removing plaque and tartar buildup that brushing alone can’t reach. These appointments allow us to catch potential issues early, when they’re easiest to treat, and give your child a positive experience that builds confidence for future visits. Most children should see the dentist every six months, though we may recommend more frequent visits based on individual needs.
While we always prioritize saving natural teeth, sometimes extraction becomes the best option for your child’s oral health. Common reasons include severe decay, infection, overcrowding, or when a baby tooth refuses to fall out naturally and blocks a permanent tooth. The procedure is performed gently and carefully, with appropriate comfort measures to keep your child relaxed throughout. After an extraction, we’ll discuss whether your child needs a space maintainer to hold the gap open for the incoming permanent tooth.
Dental x-rays give us a window into what’s happening beneath the surface of your child’s teeth and gums. These diagnostic images help us spot cavities between teeth, track the development of incoming permanent teeth, and identify potential issues before they become painful problems. We use modern digital x-ray technology that reduces radiation exposure significantly compared to traditional film x-rays. Most children need x-rays every one to two years, though we adjust this schedule based on each child’s cavity risk and dental development.
