Kids@Heart Pediatric Dentistry

Products And Services

• Check-Ups & Cleanings

  Kids@Heart provides dental examinations and cleanings for ages 0-18 & ages 0-21 for special needs.

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• Cosmetic Pediatric Crowns

  A dental crown is a restoration that covers or caps a tooth, restoring it to its normal size and shape while strengthening and improving its appearance. Crowns are necessary when the tooth is broken down to the point where a filling will not be effective. Benefits Of Dental Crowns A dental crown is a restoration that covers or caps a tooth, restoring it to its normal size and shape while strengthening and improving its appearance. Crowns are necessary when the tooth is broken down to the point where a filling will not be effective. Holding a cracked tooth together to prevent further damage Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling Restoring a broken tooth

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• Emergency Care

  During her pediatric residency, Dr. Martin gained extensive training to manage dental trauma.

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• Hospital Dentistry

  Dr. Martin is on staff at both Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Cook Children’s Medical Center where she takes call for trauma patients and treats kids under general anesthesia.

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• Infant Oral Care

  As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Martin has specialized training in infant oral care. It is recommended by both the American Academy of Pediatrics and Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for children to have their first dental visit by their first birthday. According to the International Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 1 in 10 children experience tooth decay before age 2; therefore, it is important to establish a dental home by age 1.

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• Sedation Dentistry

  Many kids experience anxiety in relation to undergoing dental work or to visiting the dentist at all, a fear known as dental phobia. In almost every case of dental phobia, sedation dentistry, in which the patient’s anxiety is relieved by the use of medication, is the solution. Reasons For Sedation Dentistry In addition to being very helpful to patients who experience dental phobia, sedation dentistry in useful for patients who: Gag easily Have difficulty sitting still Have sensitive teeth or gums Require a large amount of dental work Have a low threshold for pain During sedation dentistry, varying degrees of sedation may be used, depending on the needs of the patient and the type of procedure being performed. Levels Of Sedation The point of sedation dentistry is to provide peace of mind to the patient undergoing treatment. Sedation for dental patients may be administered in a number of ways, depending on the procedure being performed and on the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Inhaled Minimal Sedation One way of administering sedation is by having the patient breath in nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) through a mask placed over the nose. Although the nitrous oxide will definitely put the patient into a relaxed state, the gas wears off quickly. Nitrous oxide is sometimes used as a safe alternative on children who are phobic or uncooperative about dental treatment. Oral Sedation Oral sedation is the most common type used in sedation dentistry. It ranges from minimal to moderate and is administered in liquid form. Children are given a dose of oral medication which is carefully administered according to their age and weight. IV Moderate Sedation This type of moderate sedation is administered intravenously, and it works almost immediately. It also has the advantage that the dentist can adjust the dosage as needed during the procedure. Deep Sedation And General Anesthesia Sedation dentistry is very helpful for patients who experience discomfort and anxiety about visiting the dentist. Whichever type of sedation they receive enables them to feel comfortable in the dentist’s chair, even when undergoing lengthy or complicated procedures. As a matter of fact, patients under sedation frequently experience the sensation that a prolonged procedure has only last a minute or two. Sedation dentistry also has the advantage of allowing the dentist to perform a great deal of work during only a few sessions because the patient is comfortably at rest.

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• BPA Free Sealants

  Sealants are a coating placed on the biting surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay. All sealants placed at Kids@Heart Pediatric Dentistry are BPA free.

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• Tooth-Colored Fillings

  In the past, dental cavities were filled with a mixture of metal alloys, also known as amalgam. Today, tooth-colored or composite fillings are a mixture of resin, glass or quartz and porcelain ceramics. These materials are resilient and long-lasting. These fillings are colored to match the patient’s teeth and are practically invisible to the untrained eye. For aesthetic and/or medical purposes, these tooth-colored fillings can be used to replace old and worn dental amalgam, gold or other metal fillings. While composite fillings have visual advantages, over time they can become discolored. Just like metal fillings, tooth-colored fillings can be set and cured in one visit to the dentist. Tooth-colored fillings are priced similarly to metallic alloys. They are not as long-lasting as amalgam fillings, and may chip in certain locations of the mouth. The dentist will discuss filling material options and recommend options based on the patient’s medical and aesthetic needs.

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• Frenectomies, Lip “Release”/Tongue-Tie Procedure

  Dr. Martin is certified by the American Academy of Laser Dentistry. Please call the office to schedule a consultation to determine if your child will benefit from a frenectomy with a laser, in order, to improve breast-feeding or speech.

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