Services

At First Smile not only do we constantly educate ourselves to stay current, but we also offer the latest in dental techniques to ensure your child is getting the best care, comfort and safety.

Your child’s well-being is a top priority. We offer total pediatric dental services. Some of the most common procedures include:

Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)

What is nitrous oxide? Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, is blend of oxygen and nitrous oxide. It is administered to your child through a snug rubber mask that covers their nose. It…

Frenectomy

What is a frenectomy? A frenectomy is a minor procedure in which the frenulum, a small fold of tissue that prevents the lip or tongue from overly extending, is surgically altered or modified. Where i…

Emergency Care

What should I do if my child’s adult tooth gets knocked out? Find the tooth and gently rinse it in cool water. DO NOT scrub it or use soap. If you are able to, place the tooth back into the socket an…

Athletic Mouth Guard

What is a mouth guard? An athletic mouth guard protects your child’s teeth while playing sports. A preformed mouth guard can be purchased at a sports story or a fitted made of soft plastic by t…

Orthodontics

When does my child need to see the orthodontist? Every child’s growth is different. Your child’s dental development will be monitored by their pediatric dentist at each check up appointme…

Space Maintainers

When do I need a space maintainer? Normally baby teeth are pushed out as the adult teeth erupt. Sometimes, a baby tooth is lost too early. It can be be lost due to trauma or sometimes pulled out by t…

Pedo Partials

My child lost their front teeth, can we replace them? The upper front adult teeth normally come in between 6-8 years of age. For children who lose their baby teeth early, either due to trauma or deca…

Extractions

What is an extraction? An extraction is when the pediatric dentist removes the tooth. Why does my child need their tooth taken out if it will fall out on its own? Sometimes due to pain, trauma, exten…

Pulpotomy

What is a pulpotomy? A pulpotomy is sometimes referred to as a “baby root canal.” Sometimes due to severe decay, dental trauma, or pain, pulp therapy or a pulpotomy is needed. During a pulpotomy the…

Crowns

What is a crown? A crown is restoration that is placed on a tooth where a filling would be to large to work. Also called a cap, it covers the entire tooth. Your child’s tooth is still underneat…

Fillings

What is a filling? When a child has a small cavity, chip or other tooth issue, the tooth can be restored with a filling. A filling is essentially a biocompatible material that is placed in the hole c…

Sealants

What is a sealant? Sealants are a clear plastic like coating that flow into the grooves on the top or chewing surface of the molars and bond to the teeth. How do sealants work? Sealants flow into the…

Fluoride

What is fluoride and how does it work? Fluoride is a naturally occurring element. When used in small doses it helps remineralize enamel and prevent tooth decay. It is found naturally in water and man…

X-rays

Do you have digital x-rays? Yes, our offices uses the latest digital technology. Digital x-rays allow us to greatly decrease the exposer time and minimize the radiation exposure to your child. Are de…

Patient Comfort

We want to make sure your child is relaxed and comfortable from the moment they step into our office. Our friendly and interactive waiting area has multiple iPads, video games, a lego table, and more. Treatment rooms are also equipped with televisions so your child can escape into their favorite movie. We want to make sure we cater to today’s tech savvy children.

Patient Safety

Whether your child is coming in for an exam or being treated under IV Sedation, their safety is a top priority. We follow the highest standards of sterilization, infection control, and radiation exposure control. All staff regularly attends education courses on safety and CPR as well as adhering to strict OSHA standards.