{"id":205,"date":"2023-07-07T06:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T06:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:25:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:25:58","slug":"3-reasons-your-teen-should-visit-a-pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/07\/3-reasons-your-teen-should-visit-a-pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Your Teen Should Visit a Pediatric Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167153327__1692900966_58612.jpg\" alt=\"Teenage girl sitting in lime green dentist chair smiling with teeth at her off screen dentist who is wearing matching latex gloves\" class=\"wp-image-206\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167153327__1692900966_58612.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167153327__1692900966_58612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167153327__1692900966_58612-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Picture this: your teen got their driver\u2019s license and decides they can take themselves to their own dental checkup this time around. They get to the dentist\u2019s office and the waiting room is all parents with their young children. Growing up is, to put it simply, <em>awkward<\/em>. Your teen might think they\u2019re too cool or old to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/who-we-help.html#children\">visit a pediatric dentist<\/a>. However, there are many advantages to continuing treatment at least until they turn 18. Here are 3 reasons your teen should visit a pediatric dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><a><\/a><strong>Reason #1: Pediatric dentists have specialized training in growing smiles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because they\u2019ve outgrown their baby teeth doesn\u2019t mean your teenager\u2019s smile won\u2019t continue to change for years to come. Although they\u2019ll have permanent, adult teeth, their mouth, gums, and jaw will continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pediatric dentists are specially trained to meet the unique needs and monitor the changes in adolescent and teen smiles. Many patients continue seeing their pediatric dentists until between the ages of 18 and 22, when their mouth is finished growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reason #2: They might encounter wisdom teeth complications.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although wisdom teeth typically come in between the ages of 17 and 22, that\u2019s not always the case. They can begin to cause complications much earlier. Wisdom teeth can cause crowding and discomfort and collect bacteria that can eventually lead to severe tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teenager\u2019s pediatric dentist will have all their dental history up until the time their wisdom teeth erupt and closely monitor their development. 90% of patients have at least one impacted wisdom tooth, and their dentist will know when is the best time to remove this third set of molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reason #3: Your teen may need orthodontic services.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, your child\u2019s teenage years are the time to consider orthodontic treatment. As they grow, their jaw growth may not keep up with their permanent teeth, causing issues with bite, crowding, and impaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teen\u2019s pediatric dentist is aware of specific issues that arise in these years of development that they will look for in their evaluations. As they monitor your teen\u2019s growth, they will be the first to know when it\u2019s time to look for an orthodontist and even have local recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><a><\/a><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/meet-dr-sedighi.html\">Homer Sedighi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/meet-dr-martin.html\">Jessica Martin<\/a> provide preventive, emergency, restorative, sedation, and special needs dentistry to kids of all ages, including teenagers. They are committed to protecting and monitoring your child\u2019s smile throughout the years so they can show off their teeth with confidence. If you want to learn more about how pediatric dentists can help your teenager, contact Dr. Sedighi or Dr. Martin through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (636) 777-7777.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this: your teen got their driver\u2019s license and decides they can take themselves to their own dental checkup this time around. They get to the dentist\u2019s office and the waiting room is all parents with their young children. Growing up is, to put it simply, awkward. 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