- Our Office is designed with your child in mind.
- We will not hold your child down or force treatment.
- Your child will love watching television located above dental chair while we check their teeth.
- Our dental digital radiograph machine is designed to protect your child with very low exposure levels. The small plates are comfortable and small allowing us to get good examinations on kids much younger than you would expect.
- We respect your time and work very hard to assure you are seen when you are scheduled.
- We love kids and treat them as our own.
Yes! There are a variety of choices when it comes to restoring teeth. Dr. Ramesh Gupta prides himself on being at the cutting edge of technology. There are more options for parents and children today that were not available a few years ago. Smile By Design Pediatric dentistry offers both tooth colored fillings and crowns. Whether in the front or the back of the mouth pediatric dental crowns do not have to be silver.
Dr. Ramesh Gupta offers everything from all Zirconia (tooth colored) crowns to the traditional Stainless Steel (silver). Each option will be presented to you as a parent so you can make the best decision for your child.
Age 1. The indian Academy of Pediatricsas well as The indian Academy of Pediatrics Dentistry recommends that your child is seen between the ages of 12-18 months or when 6-8 teeth have erupted. When seen early your pediatric dentist can prevent dental problems and cavities before they ever occur.
You and your child will be welcomed to Smile By Design by our friendly and caring staff. Your child’s teeth and gums will be thoroughly cleaned and receive an examination by Ramesh Gupta. Based upon that exam, Dr. Ramesh Gupta will determine if dental x-rays are necessary. Most important of all, before you leave we will review with you how to clean and care for your child’s teeth. Smile By Design will also recommend dietary ways to avoid cavities. Our Goal is to keep your child cavity free for life!
Smile By Design prides ourselves in being respectful of your time and moving at a pace that is comfortable for your child. We allot for time in the schedule to answer all your pediatric dental and financial questions. If we are running behind schedule, we apologize ahead of time, but we will always take the time to meet both you and your child’s needs.
A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime.
SIn order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday.
Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training following dental school and limits his/her practice to treating children only. Pediatric dentists are primary and specialty oral care providers for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs.
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Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.
First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Give the child acetaminophen for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or gums. Finally, see a dentist as soon as possible.
Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers past the age of three, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your pediatric dentist.
Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a pediatric dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked. The first dental visit should be scheduled by your child's first birthday.
A check-up every six months is recommended in order prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your pediatric dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.
The sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water. Parents should use a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste to brush baby teeth twice daily as soon as they erupt and a soft, age-appropriate sized toothbrush. Once children are 3 to 6 years old, then the amount should be increased to a pea-size dollop and perform or assist your child’s toothbrushing. Remember that young children do not have the ability to brush their teeth effectively.  Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.
Make sure your child has a balanced diet, including one serving each of: fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, milk and dairy products, and meat fish and eggs. Limiting the servings of sugars and starches will also aid in protecting your child's teeth from decay. You can also ask your pediatric dentist to help you select foods that protect your children's teeth.
Sealants work by filling in the crevasses on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This shuts out food particles that could get caught in the teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast and comfortable and can effectively protect teeth for many years.
Have your pediatric dentist evaluate the fluoride level of your child's primary source of drinking water. If your child is not getting enough fluoride internally through water (especially if the fluoride level is deficient or if your child drinks bottled water without fluoride), then your pediatric dentist may prescribe fluoride supplements.
Soft plastic mouthguards can be used to protect a child's teeth, lips, cheeks and gums from sport related injuries. A custom-fitted mouthguard developed by a pediatric dentist will protect your child from injuries to the teeth, face and even provide protection from severe injuries to the head.
The most important thing to do is to remain calm. Then find the tooth. Hold it by the crown rather than the root and try to reinsert it in the socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a glass of milk and take your child and the glass immediately to the pediatric dentist.
There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Pediatric dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.
Parents should take their children to the dentist regularly, beginning with the eruption of the first tooth. Then, the dentist can recommend a specific program of brushing, flossing, and other treatments for parents to supervise and teach to their children. These home treatments, when added to regular dental visits and a balanced diet, will help give your child a lifetime of healthy habits.
