Establishing a relationship with a dentist for your child within 6 months of the first tooth eruption, or by his/her first birthday is an important step to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. Additionally, children often have different needs than adults, making it important to find a dentist who understands children.
Proper growth and development is an important aspect of total body health. If a child loses a baby tooth early through decay or injury, other teeth could shift and cause crowding or filling of the vacant space. This can prevent permanent teeth from growing properly or cause problems with chewing and speaking.
To prevent this, space maintainers are placed to hold the spot left by the missing tooth. This could be a band or temporary crown attached to one of the adjacent teeth. Later, as the permanent tooth grows into the spot, the space maintainer is removed.
Quality dental care from Lakewood Dental can help get your kids started on the path toward great dental health. Our staff and doctors know how to make our smallest patients feel comfortable and welcome. We’re committed to creating a warm, fun, and friendly environment that produces a positive experience.
My children and I have been coming to this dentist office for 10 years. Staff is very friendly, professional and helpful, office is clean and uses all the highest technology for dental work. There a... Read More
Amazing Dental office! Been going here for years and always a positive experience. The office staff is friendly and kind and the dental hygienists are wonderful; very thorough but gentle. We take our ... Read More
Dr. Rexx and his team are very nice! Absolutely no pain or discomfort during my cavity fill. The dental hygienist is also very sweet, makes good conversation, and gives plenty of aftercare tips
My children and I have been coming to this dentist office for 10 years. Staff is very friendly, professional and helpful, office is clean and uses all the highest technology for dental work. There are also televisions in each station which my children love while having a cleaning.
Amazing Dental office! Been going here for years and always a positive experience. The office staff is friendly and kind and the dental hygienists are wonderful; very thorough but gentle. We take our kids here too and everyone has helped them have a great experience too.
Dr. Rexx and his team are very nice! Absolutely no pain or discomfort during my cavity fill. The dental hygienist is also very sweet, makes good conversation, and gives plenty of aftercare tips