Daily care and attention are important when it comes to helping children achieve and maintain oral health and wellness. Additionally, our team at smiles4children in the areas of Eldersburg, Ellicott City, and Catonsville, Maryland, may recommend restorative (treatment) visits when needed. Our team is pleased to provide young patients with the care they need to […]
At smiles4children in Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg, we know some children have dental anxiety. This is perfectly normal, and we do not judge our patients for feeling anxious as their appointment begins. Fortunately, we know that when our cheerful chair-side manner is not enough, we can provide additional options to help our young patients […]
At smiles4children in the Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg communities, we know that a beautiful smile is important in today’s society. Children with dark, discolored teeth may be incredibly self-conscious when socializing with others. This includes covering their teeth when they talk or smile. Our team is pleased to offer solutions for our young patients […]
Smiles4Children is a dedicated provider of comprehensive oral health and wellness solutions for kids. If you are a parent in the Catonsville, Ellicott City, or Eldersburg community, we invite you to contact our dental team to learn more about elective treatments at our office. Our doctors can make recommendations based on each child’s particular dental […]
It may be surprising to know that roughly 20% of children ages 2 to 5 and 45% of children 6 to 11 are affected by tooth decay. Unfortunately, cavities do not just “go away“; they only get larger if left untreated. Sadly, young children may not have the patience or ability to sit through a […]
At smiles4children with locations in Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg, we can assist your child by applying dental sealants. Dental sealants are a great way to protect a child’s teeth from decay. A dental sealant is a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent bacteria from penetrating into the deep […]
Dental crowns, also known as tooth caps, can be an excellent solution when either extensive decay is present or a tooth comes into the mouth malformed/poorly formed and sensitive. The stainless steel cap restores the missing tooth structure by completely surrounding the remaining tooth. It is recommended that the natural teeth remain in the smile […]
What is a Space Maintainer? Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for children who have lost baby molars but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. They hold space until the permanent tooth is developed enough to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent teeth from moving or […]