Pediatric Dentistry
Only the Best Dental Care for Your Children
DENTISTRY YOU CAN TRUST
Pediatric Dental Specialists–Kearney offers a trusted dental home for your children. We provide a welcoming, child-focused, friendly environment. Our caring team is specifically trained in caring for children of all ages and has decades of experience creating positive dental experiences for our young patients. These help to instill healthy dental habits that will last a lifetime. Scheduling dental appointments from an early age gives children the chance to familiarize themselves with the dental office and our team. It also reduces any fear or anxiety, positioning preventive dental visits as a normal part of their health and well-being.
As an added precaution for our young patients, we use digital X-rays for the least amount of radiation possible.
Preventive Care
SETTING YOUR CHILD UP FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY SMILES
Pediatric Dental Specialists–Kearney is your trusted partner in your child’s dental health and well-being. We want to give your child the best possible chance for a lifelong healthy smile. The most effective way to do this is through preventive care. That means starting regular dental evaluations and cleanings at an early age because healthy baby teeth set the stage for healthy permanent teeth. We also provide fluoride varnish and dental sealants to help prevent decay.
During appointments, our experienced team provides patients and their parents with guidance on at-home hygiene routines. This helps to create healthy habits and a long-term commitment to their dental health.
Mouth Guards and Nightguards
CUSTOM-MADE PROTECTION FROM DENTAL INJURY
It’s important to protect young teeth from damage. Playing contact sports is an especially risky activity. A custom-made mouth guard protects the teeth and jaw from trauma by absorbing the impact from knocks and falls.
Similarly, a nightguard helps protect the teeth from bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding. Sometimes children grind their teeth unknowingly in their sleep. This habit often causes jaw discomfort and premature enamel wear. A nightguard acts as a cushion between the teeth to make the jaw relax and prevent damage.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
A NATURAL-LOOKING SOLUTION FOR CAVITIES
Tooth-colored fillings offer a natural-looking solution to repair cavities. These blend in perfectly with the child’s smile, and no one will even notice they have a filling. Tooth-colored fillings are a popular choice for this reason, unlike traditional amalgam (silver) fillings, which contrast dramatically against the natural teeth. This means your child can keep smiling confidently.
Dental Bonding
FOR FIXING SPACES, CHIPS, AND MORE
When a child has small gaps, mild crowding, or discoloration, dental bonding can be a useful technique to fix the problem. It involves the application of a tooth-colored composite resin, which the dentist shapes and adjusts to blend in with the patient’s natural smile. This means your child can smile wide without feeling self-conscious about those imperfections any longer.
Pulp Therapy
TREATING THE TOOTH’S NERVE FOR LONG-TERM HEALTH
Sometimes the inner part of the tooth, called the pulp, becomes inflamed. And because the pulp contains the tooth’s nerve tissue, this inflammation can cause pain when left untreated. The solution to this condition is pulp therapy, in which your child’s dentist removes the irritated tissue and reseals the tooth.
Dental Crowns
PROTECTING COMPROMISED TEETH
Sometimes damaged, decayed, or worn teeth need a little help to remain stable. Dental crowns provide this strength and stability by covering the entire tooth. This protects it from further breakage and can prevent the need for an extraction. We offer both stainless steel crowns and tooth-colored crowns to suit your child’s unique needs.
Tooth Extractions
WHEN SAVING A TOOTH ISN’T POSSIBLE
While our team will always try to save a tooth, sometimes it’s just not possible. An extraction is a last resort but needs to be done if the deteriorated tooth is likely to cause further damage to your child’s teeth or gums. Our gentle team at Pediatric Dental Specialists–Kearney will ensure your child is as comfortable as possible, and we offer a range of sedation dentistry options as well.
Sedation Dentistry
TAKING THE STRESS OUT OF COMPLEX DENTAL TREATMENTS
Some children may be anxious about visiting the dentist, particularly before complex treatments or extractions. Sedation dentistry is a solution for children who are unable to tolerate treatment in a traditional setting. At Pediatric Dental Specialists of Kearney, we offer in-office nitrous oxide, and IV sedation is also available at CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital in Kearney. If you think your child may need sedation dentistry, reach out to our office to discuss treatment options.
At Pediatric Dental Specialists–Kearney, we keep your children smiling!
From babies to teens, our team is here to help you care for your children’s teeth and oral health. We love helping our young patients to learn healthy dental habits that will last a lifetime. Seeing them smile each time they visit is the ultimate reward.
Contact the team at Pediatric Dental Specialists–Kearney today to make an appointment for your child.
There are options for that unexpected dental procedure.
With or without insurance, we want to help you make getting the dental care your child needs easy.
We work with your insurance to maximize your benefits.
No insurance? We also accept other forms of payment such as credit cards, cash, and check. We also accept CareCredit which offers flexible monthly payments, with zero interest for six or 12 months on larger charges.