Our patient-first approach to dentistry for children
At Moore & Pascarella, each person’s experience is central to everything we do. And it’s especially important for helping kids feel confident in the dental chair! We believe that kids should enjoy going to the dentist, not fear it, so in addition to our wide variety of pediatric dentistry treatment options, we make sure to keep our littlest patients happy and comfortable throughout each dental visit.
Complimentary chair rides: your child’s stress-free trial run
Gaining a young child’s trust and confidence often takes a series of several small dental visits. If your child is very young, apprehensive, or it is their first visit to the dentist, we offer a complimentary “Happy Visit.” This gives your child a no-pressure introduction to the office and given a ride in the big chair to become more comfortable with the idea of visiting the dentist. This is especially helpful if you’re looking for a toddler-friendly dentist!
As your child gets to know our team, as well as the sights, sounds, and smells of our dental office in Red Bluff or Redding, they’ll learn what to expect and start to feel less overwhelmed. Little by little, we can introduce more of the instruments and procedures that will protect their smiles for a lifetime of great oral health.
The key to great dentistry for kids starts at home!
We know the importance of teaching and supporting good oral hygiene to our youngest patients. But it’s also critical for parents to learn effective techniques and motivation! Healthy habits and good childhood practices become great lifelong habits.
To encourage your child to learn the value of good oral health, we offer fun incentives, like our first-visit smile pack and our special no-cavity club.
Our pediatric dentistry team will also take the time to help you find the right strategies and products for your child’s unique needs. From finding the right flavor of toothpaste to helping them understand how flossing works, we’ll help your little ones get set up for success.
No pain, all gain: safe and effective relaxation treatments
Good dental experiences are pain free. We offer a wide range of sedation options to make visits for patients of all ages and all treatments, comfortable & effective. If a child requires dental treatment, many do very well being treated in the office with Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas). For young children with extensive needs, we offer an alternative medication to help them relax.
Common Dental Treatments for Children
The foundation for a healthy smile takes shape during a child’s early years, so we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of children’s dental services to protect your child’s oral health with regular preventative care.
The important thing is that they can get most treatments in a familiar environment with a pediatric dentist they already know and trust. However, we can connect you with pediatric dentistry specialists when necessary. Because your child’s dental health is our top priority.
In addition to general children’s dentistry, we also provide the following services.
Dental Sealants
Many people have deep pits and grooves in their teeth where bacteria and food particles can hide and cause tooth decay. Children with poor brushing habits may also develop decay on hard-to-reach molars. For situations like these, dental sealants offer a means of protecting molar and premolar chewing surfaces from decay.
Recognized by the American Dental Association as a key means of cavity prevention. Dental sealants are simply a thin composite resin film (similar to tooth-colored filling material) that can be applied to the teeth. This prevents bacteria from getting into deep groves where they could cause cavities.
Mouth Guards
Did you know that up to 40 percent of all sports injuries involve the face? Protect your smile and your mouth with a comfortable, custom-molded mouth guard to dramatically reduce the risk of sports-related oral injury. New research indicates that mouth guards can even reduce the severity of concussions.
We’re proud to offer custom Under Armour mouth guards.
Professional Checkups
We utilize state-of-the-art technology to protect your child’s dental health, including:
- Digital x-rays
- Digital imaging
- Intra oral cameras
- Laser cavity detection
These are comfortable and quick diagnostic procedures that allow us to provide your child with the most comfortable dental care available. Our friendly and caring team will give you the highest level of attention and care at every visit, so everyone in your family can feel confident that you’ve found the best pediatric dentist near you.
