Pediatric dentistry in Braintree, MA
Pediatric dentistry is a specialty field that adapts different procedures and techniques used in various dental specialties in order to offer primary, preventative, and therapeutic dental treatments to children. The pediatric dentists at Sprout Kids Dentistry offer a range of procedures for several dental diseases in infants, children, and adolescents as well as to children with special needs. Usually, children do not always feel comfortable in a dental setting; that is why we make sure that our center offers children a fun environment so that they do not feel anxious and apprehensive. This allows us to help children maintain good oral health.
Dr. Anderson and her team of dentists offer unsurpassed dental care to children of all ages. We take that extra step to understand the different susceptibilities and strengths of our patients to make sure we can offer them the most comfort. This helps our team with the correct diagnosis of dental problems so that the most suitable treatment can be used. We also offer special care and comfort to children with special needs so that they do not feel apprehensive in the new environment.
If you also thought that merely brushing your teeth meant that you do not need to visit a dentist, you are wrong. There are many benefits of taking your children to a dentist regularly. The visits are scheduled at a time when your child is the most alert. Visiting a dentist ensures that children develop good oral habits. Kids who get into the habit of ignoring their teeth continue to ignore their teeth as adults too. Our team remains highly aware of the specific likes and dislikes of each patient which is why children look forward to their visits at Sprout Kids Dentistry.
Pediatric services
The aim of our team is to change the way our patients and their parents think about their dental visits. Learning good dental hygiene habits is made fun so that the dental visits remain seamless and easy. Pediatric dentistry encompasses examination, checkup, and sedation. All our procedures are painless, but we do offer the option of laughing gas or general anesthesia for some procedures. You can choose treatments for tooth decay and damage as well as preventive treatments. Here are the pediatric services available to our patients in Braintree:
- Laughing gas
- Hospital dentistry under general anesthesia
- Infant oral care
- Radiographs
- New patient exams
- Routine check-ups and cleaning
- Fluoride treatment
- Protective sealants
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Silver Fillings
- Pediatric crowns
- Extractions
- Nerve treatment (pulpotomy)
- Custom athletic mouthguards
About Braintree, MA
Braintree, officially the Town of Braintree, is a suburban New England city in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts. It is part of the Greater Boston area with access to the MBTA Red Line and is a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s South Shore Coalition. The town is named after Braintree, Essex in England. If you are visiting Braintree, some of the points of interest include the Pond Meadow Park, South Shore Plaza, Sunset Lake, and General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace. From 1964 to 1991, it was home to the Valle’s Steak House restaurant that was spread over 30,000 square feet and featured a dining room that could seat 600 customers.
Dr. Michelle Anderson is a pediatric dentist board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
