Pediatric dental care ensures that your child’s teeth remain strong, decreases the development of teeth cavities, and prevents other dental conditions. Start your child’s dental care early; they can visit a pediatric dentist even while they’re still being breastfed or bottle-fed. Dr. Wilhite sees children starting at age 3. Contact us for their first dental cleaning.
Dr. Wilhite is a top-ranking family and cosmetic dentist who also specializes in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Wilhite and his team are dedicated to providing high-quality dental care while upholding a personalized approach for young patients. As your family’s dental partners, we would love to help your children start on their path to excellent oral health.
Healthy, Bright Smiles Start With Us
Children frequently experience anxiety when going to the dentist since they are unaware of what will happen. Dr. Wilhite and our caring and experienced dental team always take their time to make sure every child feels comfortable, safe, and secure in our office. We explain our dental treatments in kid-friendly terms and take precautions to ensure they have a good experience and are excited to come back.
We want you and your child to have the best possible dental experience. In our office, your child has access to engaging games, cheery staff, and a fun environment. We provide comprehensive pediatric dentistry services and we let parents stay in the exam rooms and treatment area with their children at all times.
We assist young children, teenagers, and kids with special needs. We take great pride in the quality of our customer care, and we are confident that you will be completely satisfied with your appointment.
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Pediatric Dental Services in Plano TX
Daily brushing and rinsing are essential parts of caring for your child’s teeth and gums. Dr. Wilhite provides pediatric dental services for children and kids in the Plano, Texas area. Besides dental checkups for kids and routine teeth cleanings, our office also provides specialized dental services including:
Tooth Sealants
Dental tooth sealants protect teeth by filling in the areas vulnerable to cavities. Tooth sealants are made of a plastic resin, which fills in depressions and grooves in teeth. By filling in the crevices, teeth are less likely to trap food and plaque buildup. Tooth sealant lasts several years before it needs to be reapplied. During your child’s regular dental visits, their dentist will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them, when necessary.
After your child has received a professional cleaning, we will apply a topical fluoride treatment. During this quick procedure, a fluoride gel or foam is applied in mouth trays and then held in the mouth for a few minutes. Fluoride has the ability to attract calcium to the teeth, which reinforces tooth strength. A fluoride treatment is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay, and especially beneficial for children.
Pediatric Pulpotomy
A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that treats infected tooth pulp. The pulp is in the center of the tooth and is made of soft tissues. If the pulp is infected or irritated it will cause a toothache. Without treatment, infected pulp can cause a dental abscess.
A pediatric pulpotomy removes the infected pulp, sterilizes, and seals the chamber of a baby tooth, often a baby molar. This is a very common procedure that can save a badly decayed baby tooth.
Additional Pediatric Dentist Services
We also offer tooth fillings, crowns, extractions, and bonding for children. As a pediatric dentist in Plano TX, Dr. Wilhite has the training and skills to handle any dental procedure or treatment for your child, with ease.
Why Choose Us?
We are pleased to serve the families of Plano, Texas, and the neighboring regions as your local friendly dentist practice. Our experienced dental staff, led by Dr. Wilhite, is incredibly skilled and known for providing the best care. Our goal is to provide comprehensive pediatric dentistry by relying heavily on our specialist knowledge and our compassionate service.
We are proud that we communicate with, educate, and inform every patient and their parents. By learning conscious dental techniques, we have created a tried-and-true practice that lessens the fear of seeing the dentist that some patients experience. Both our patients and our expert staff enjoy their dental visits because of our office’s enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere.
Contact us at (972) 964-3774 today or fill out our contact form to schedule your next visit with us. We can discuss your dental health goals for your child and the options for pediatric dentistry treatment. We’ll make sure your child gets the best dental care.
