We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Vital Smiles office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat patients of all ages, including young children. We also welcome walk-ins, offer evening and weekend appointments, and accept a variety of dental plans including Medicaid and ALL Kids. FREE exams and x-rays for new patients.
Of course, not every child needs braces, but when they are recommended, your Vital Smiles orthodontist will work closely with you to make sure your child gets the best solution for their particular needs.
Orthodontics
Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine whether you can benefit from orthodontics. Based on diagnostic tools that include a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.
If your child has lost one or more adult teeth, you can probably already see the problems with their appearance, plus they may also be having problems with chewing and eating, and sometimes even with speaking clearly. In these cases, a dental bridge can be a good solution, from both a looks and a comfort and health aspect.
Once, a tooth with a diseased nerve would usually have to be taken out. However, thanks to the root canal procedure, in most cases, especially those caught early, all or part of the problem tooth can now be saved.
While the use of Partial Dentures is commonly associated with adults or elderly dental patients, there are instances where children are required to wear partial dentures. As a temporary measure with simpler designs, dental professionals find that partial dentures aid... Read More
Space Maintainers – if a baby tooth is lost prematurely, a space maintainer is used to keep the space open until the permanent tooth erupts. A band is attached to the tooth next to the empty space, and a wire is extended to the tooth on the other side of the space.
Teeth Cleaning
You’ll also be happy to know that dental exams and cleaning, like most of our other procedures, are covered by Medicaid, ALL Kids and most dental insurance.
At Vital Smiles, we have experienced general dentists on staff who would be honored to be a part of your child’s introduction to dentistry. We recommend that you bring your children in for a thorough, professional dental examination and cleaning every six months after the initial visit.
X-rays
Dental X-rays are a valuable way for us to evaluate your child’s basic oral health. And by taking them during your visit, we can see right away what is happening under the surface of their teeth and gums.
And remember, though having a toothache can indicate a problem, it doesn’t always lead to tooth extraction, and you should always have it looked at as soon as possible. At Vital Smiles, when a child has any kind of dental emergency, it’s not necessary to wait for an appointment. You can come in during our regular hours, and while you may have to wait if we’re busy, we will see you.