We are pleased to provide the quality care and attention you and your child expect–and deserve! Frenectomy treatment A frenectomy is an oral surgical procedure where a doctor snips the connective tissue membrane (frenum). There are two common locations where the connective tissue (frenum) may need to be released: These procedures release the bands of […]
Dental cavities (also known as caries or decay) is the most common chronic disease in children: it is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. It is also preventable. Yet, about 1 of 5 children aged 5-11 has at least one untreated tooth with decay. Cavities are tiny […]
If a child has an infection in their primary or permanent teeth, the dental team at smiles4children in Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg may recommend a pulpotomy procedure as a beneficial solution. A pulpotomy is a minimally invasive endodontic procedure that removes the soft interior portion (the pulp) of the crown of a tooth when […]
Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg area children with imperfections in their smile, including unusually shaped teeth, permanently stained teeth, or noticeable gaps between them, may benefit from specific cosmetic treatments available with the pediatric dentists at smiles4children. Our team is dedicated to helping patients feel confident in how they look when they talk, laugh, and […]
Trauma or damage to a natural tooth can impact the integrity and structure of the remaining tooth, leaving it susceptible to further injury or decay. With the help of our team at smiles4children in Catonsville, Ellicott City, and Eldersburg, parents can have their children evaluated to determine if they would benefit from pediatric composite dental […]
Several situations may arise in which a pediatric dental team might recommend primary or permanent tooth extraction or removal. At smiles4children, our team may recommend this when specific issues have developed with respect to your child’s smile. Below are just a few of the situations that may require dental extractions to be performed: ● […]
At Smiles4Children, we believe all children should have appropriate, regular care to achieve and maintain their oral health. This means bringing in your children on a routine basis for a professional dental cleaning and thorough dental examination. Why are routine dental examinations important for children? Our Pediatric dentists at Smiles4Children strongly follow the recommendations of […]