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Pediatric dentists and their staff are specially trained to help young, apprehensive children feel good about seeing the dentist and taking care of their teeth. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet the dental needs of the very young, pre-teens and teenagers. As pediatric dentists, Dr. Sedighi/Dr. Whitley have the proper training and education to treat special patients who may be emotionally, physically, medically or mentally challenged. Dr. Sedighi/Dr. Whitley will evaluate the behavior, medical and dental needs of each child and, if necessary, will recommend one of the following appropriate behavior management techniques for your child: 1. In the office, there are different options such as application of nitrous oxide (laughing) gas. 2. IV conscious sedation as an outpatient hospital procedure. Medications are used to relax a child without the loss of conscious. Dental treatment can be completed in one or two visits as opposed to four or more office visits. 3. General anesthesia is an outpatient hospital procedure. This is an effective way of completing dental care in one visit while a child is unconscious. Parents are completely involved with this decision-making process and parents will make the final decision of which behavior management technique they would like to to exercise. For additional information about Calming the Anxious Child, Nitrous Oxide, Conscious Sedation, and General Anesthesia contact the AAPD web site or contact our office. |
