Kevin W Gilchrist DDS

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AKA: Gilchrist Kevin W
Categories: Dentists, Dental Clinics, Dental Hygienists, Endodontists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers

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Phone: (919) 847-5437

Address: 7800 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Dental Examination
At the first visit to our office you can expect your child to have great dental care in a fun and friendly environment! Dr. Don or Dr. Kevin will complete a thorough dental exam and cleaning, determine if any x-rays are needed, and apply a fluoride treatment. Any further treatment needs will also be discussed at this time. Each visit ends with a stop at the prize box!
X-rays

Teeth Cleaning
Fluoride Treatment
2. Generally, on your first visit with us, we will examine your child's mouth, clean the teeth, do a fluoride treatment, and make radiographs necessary to detect decay, infections of the bone, or evaluate growth. We will discuss your child's dental needs and will outline the treatment plan for your child. At subsequent appointments, your child will receive the dental care indicated by his examination and diagnosis.
Dental Sealants
By forming a thin covering over the pits and fissures, sealants keep out plaque and food, thus decreasing the risk of decay. Since, the covering is only over the biting surface of the tooth, areas on the side and between teeth cannot be coated with the sealant. Good oral hygiene and nutrition are still very important in preventing decay next to these sealants or in areas unable to be covered.

Fillings
Crowns
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

Pulpotomy
Dental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. Pulp therapy is often referred to as a "nerve treatment", "children's root canal", "pulpectomy" or "pulpotomy". The two common forms of pulp therapy in children's teeth are the pulpotomy and pulpectomy.
Root Canal Treatment
A pulpectomy is required when the entire pulp is involved (into the root canal(s) of the tooth). During this treatment, the diseased pulp tissue is completely removed from both the crown and root. The canals are cleansed, disinfected and, in the case of primary teeth, filled with a resorbable material. Then, a final restoration is placed. A permanent tooth would be filled with a non-resorbing material.

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