Children’s Dentist Carrollton
The Oral Healthcare Young Smiles Deserve
Dr. Durga has strong roots in pediatric dental care, as she spent the first year of her professional career at a pediatric dental care facility. She loves spending time with and educating children on various topics including oral health. She strongly believes that most dental problems in adulthood can be avoided by developing good oral hygiene in children.
The DD Family Dentistry of Carrollton team provides children's dentistry in a friendly, fun-filled atmosphere. We provide customized care for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. With a few special services, we ensure young smiles in Carrollton get an excellent start. Call us to schedule an appointment today!
Why Choose DD Family Dentistry of Carrollton for Children’s Dentistry?
- Sedation Dentistry Available for Anxious Patients
- Convenient Operating Hours
- Compassionate & Gentle Dental Team
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are thin shields that cover up the uneven surfaces of the premolars and molars, which are at a higher risk of decay than the teeth in the rest of the mouth. It’s difficult for a child’s little hands to properly brush these surfaces; however, cavity prevention is crucial for young patients. Dental sealants protect teeth from decay and prevent other issues.
Fluoride Treatment
To reduce the potential risk of cavities, our team can deliver fluoride treatment during a regularly scheduled dental checkup. Painless and easy to apply, it takes only seconds and leaves your child’s teeth better protected between appointments. If they already have a cavity, though, we can use silver diamine fluoride (SDF), which is a unique substance that not only kills the existing decay using silver but also strengthens enamel with fluoride.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
Avid athletes in your family can benefit from a custom-made athletic mouthguard. Designed for optimal comfort and protection, these uniquely designed oral appliances are worn over the top row of teeth to protect against unwanted pressure while engaging in contact or non-contact sports. Their customization makes them more reliable so that they can properly safeguard your child’s pearly whites and soft oral tissues while you watch from the stands.
Dental Education
We take pride in educating our patients and community on oral health. Our staff visits local schools and assisted living communities, and we periodically participate in local events to answer questions related to dental care. We encourage our patients and family members to approach Dr. Durga and our staff with any specific questions on oral health.
Sedation Dentistry for Kids
If your child is anxious about their upcoming dental appointment, we can help by using sedation dentistry. Offering nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation, we can ensure that your little one remains calm and comfortable no matter what kind of treatment they receive. In the most severe cases, our team can arrange for hospital/OR-based anesthesia if required.
Lip & Tongue-Tie Treatment (Frenectomies)
Have you noticed that your baby is gaining little to no weight, is excessively gassy, or having difficulty breastfeeding? These issues are closely connected with a common condition in infants, called lip and tongue-ties. Not only can these restricted tissues underneath the tongue and behind the upper lip impact their health as babies, but without the proper treatment, it can go on to affect your child’s speech, digestion, and even dental health and alignment. Here, we offer safe, quick, and pain-free laser frenectomies to correct this issue.