Children’s Dentistry Portland
A Dental Home for the Entire Family
Our dental team in Burlingame is passionate about caring for entire families, especially children! We love being able to help our young patients build habits that keep their smiles healthy into adulthood, and we take great pride in building relationships with our patients that last for generations. If you’re looking for a family dentist to take care of everyone you love, don’t hesitate to bring your family to our wonderful Southwest Portland dental practice.
Why Choose Burlingame Dental Arts for Children’s Dentistry?
- Friendly Team & Comfortable Environment
- A Dental Office for the Entire Family
- Serving Southwest Portland Since 1988
When Should You First Take Your Child to the Dentist?
We love to help children establish strong dental health routines early on in their lives! We recommend bringing your child in to meet us when they turn one year old, or when their first tooth erupts. Whichever comes first for your little one! You may wonder if taking your child to the dentist that early is really necessary. And we’re here to tell you that it is!
Starting early helps establish a foundation of trust and positive experiences, which is key to long-term dental health. Good early experiences at the dentist’s office will encourage them to maintain good dental routines for years and years to come. We keep things friendly and fun, making kids excited to brush, floss, and go to the dentist! Setting this routine early in life ensures healthier, happier smiles!
Kids Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Just like with adults, routine checkups and cleanings are equally as important for children and teens. Our family dentists can identify developmental concerns and oral health issues, help your child build healthy habits, and provide appropriate treatments when needed. Plus, our relationship-first approach to care focuses on creating positive experiences with young patients to help them feel excited to visit us!
Athletic Mouthguards
If your child participates on a local sports league or school team, consider investing in a customized mouthguard for them. These are crafted to be more comfortable to wear and made to offer reliable protection to the jaw and mouth. That way, you can watch them play with confidence, not fear or anxiety.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are an excellent way to keep your favorite growing smile cavity-free. Plus, this treatment is completely non-invasive, quick, painless, and can be done right after their routine cleaning. All we do is brush a white liquid over the surface of their molars and cure it. This will seal off the tooth to keep food debris, plaque, and tartar from building up in their crevices and causing cavities to form.
Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment is ideal for tackling the early signs of a cavity without the need for a filling. We will brush the SDF liquid on the affected tooth, and while the silver diamine arrests the decay, the fluoride will act to strengthen the tooth to protect it from future harm. This is ideal for treating early cavities on primary teeth.
Curodont™ Cavity Treatment
We also offer Curodont, which is a non-invasive procedure designed to treat early-stage cavities quickly and efficiently. It uses fluoride to help repair the weakened areas of tooth as well as keep the decay from spreading. The treatment is applied just one time, and it doesn’t stain the teeth, is completely tasteless, and best of all, helps avoid the need for a traditional filling.