Pediatric Dentistry

Dental cleanings and checkups are an important part of preventative dental care. Learning the proper techniques to clean teeth and gums is vital to maintaining a healthy smile throughout life, but what happens if your child gets a cavity? Pediatric restorative dentistry is the area of dental care that involves restoring the function and health of a young patient’s teeth so that they can resume normal chewing and diet for proper nutrition. As children grow and develop, certain dental issues may arise such as decay or chipped or broken teeth. Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is dedicated to providing excellent restorative dental care, including fillings, crowns and dental sealants. When your child needs advanced dental care, you want the best to do it! Our team of highly trained pediatric dentists specialize in treating children, and we strive to make every experience a positive one.

Developing good oral hygiene habits when your child is young is one of the best ways to ensure that they know the importance of lifelong oral healthcare. At Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we focus on educating parents and children about the proper techniques involved in cleaning the teeth and gums. In addition to using the correct methods of cleaning, we believe a healthy diet that limits sugary foods and drinks is essential to maintaining good oral health. Visiting the pediatric dentist every six months for a check-up will help identify any problems, such as decay, early when it is small and easily treatable. Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics has been providing the highest standard of care in pediatric dentistry for over 35 years in the Bridgeport, Shelton and Westport communities, and we look forward to serving as your children’s dental home.

As the parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, you want the best team of healthcare providers available. Achieving and maintaining optimal oral health is vital to a child’s nutrition, communication and overall well being, and we understand that excellent oral health positively affects growth and development. At Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we believe every child deserves the highest quality of dental care regardless of developmental challenges or health issues. This is why we remain dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate special needs dental care in a welcoming and inclusive environment. If you are the parent of a child with special needs, contact Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics to establish a dental home where your child has access to expert services for all their dental needs.

Wearing mouthguards is an essential preventative measure designed to protect children from oral injuries, especially during sports and other physical activities. At Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we highly recommend custom-fitted mouthguards, as they are comfortable and provide the best fit and maximum protection. These protective devices cushion any impact to the face, reducing the risk of broken teeth, cut lips and other injuries to the mouth and jaw. By absorbing and distributing the force of a blow, mouthguards help prevent serious dental emergencies and long-term oral health issues. We strive to educate parents and children about the importance of wearing mouthguards as they can significantly enhance safety and encourage a proactive approach to maintaining excellent dental health.

Laser frenectomies are a modern and safe procedure in pediatric dentistry for addressing tongue and lip ties. Our pediatric dentists use minimally invasive laser technology to precisely and efficiently release the restrictive tissue (frenum) that can impede normal tongue and lip function. Unlike traditional methods involving scissors or a scalpel, laser frenectomies offer several advantages, including reduced bleeding, minimal discomfort and faster healing times. This procedure is particularly beneficial for infants and young children, as it can significantly improve breastfeeding, speech development and oral hygiene. The precision of the laser allows for a more controlled and less traumatic experience for the child, making it a preferred choice for treatment.

Pediatric sedation dentistry is a specialized practice designed to ensure that children receive necessary dental care in a safe and comfortable manner. This approach is particularly beneficial for young patients who experience high levels of anxiety, have special needs or require extensive dental procedures. Sedation methods, such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedatives are tailored to the child’s age, medical history and treatment requirements. Sedation dentistry not only alleviates fear and discomfort, but also allows the dentist to perform treatments more efficiently and effectively. At Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, our specialists are trained to administer these sedatives safely, closely monitoring the child’s vital signs throughout the procedure. By creating a calm and positive dental experience, we can succeed in building a strong foundation for excellent oral health, together.

It is common for young children to experience an injury to their teeth or gums as they are growing, developing and exploring the world around them. Common emergencies include dental trauma, such as fractured or avulsed teeth, acute infections and severe toothaches. At Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, our pediatric dentists are specially trained to handle these situations with a calm and reassuring approach for your child’s comfort and safety. Moreover, we focus on educating parents and caregivers on what to do when an urgent situation happens at home. There are several techniques you can perform at home to ease your child’s pain and manage the situation until you can get help. For older children involved in high contact sports, we highly recommend wearing a well-fitted mouthguard to protect against oral injury.