As pediatric dental specialists, our office environment is intended to be a safe and happy place for your child. Our motto is “Dream Big, Smile Bright!” Different from other dental offices, with televisions on the ceiling, fun prizes for each child, a child-specific waiting area, and services geared specifically for each individual child patient, we hope to build a community of children confident and happy for their dental appointments!
Each parent is encouraged to contact our office for any questions or concerns they may have regarding their child’s dental care. Our office policies will be made available upon request or at your first appointment. Making children smile is our priority.
Cavities and Fillings
Dental fillings are used to treat different dental problems like cavities and broken teeth. Teeth are usually filled with a material called composite resin, which is designed to look like natural teeth. Fillings can also be done with gold, porcelain, or silver amalgam.
Composite resin takes a little longer, though most people still prefer it because it creates natural-looking teeth. It takes more than one layer, and a special light is used to harden the area around the filling.
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Emergency Dental Care
According to the ADA and the AAPD your child’s first visit should be by his/her first birthday to provide a Well-Baby Dental Visit.
Regular dental exams and cleanings are the foundation for maintaining your child’s dental health. Our friendly staff place an emphasis on prevention of dental disease and education of the parent and child in these visits. Counseling on diet, hygiene, and trauma prevention are emphasized with an emphasis on prevention, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, mouth-guards, and interceptive orthodontic care are provided.
In addition to the regular routine care, when dental problems arise, we provide restorations (fillings and crowns), primary tooth nerve therapy, tooth extractions, and space maintenance as needed.
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Oral Health Exams
We truly believe that regular dental examinations are important in order for your child to have good dental health and a smile of which he or she can be proud. We start by doing a professional cleaning, removing all of the bad tartar and other buildup on your child’s teeth.
We then do an examination, looking to catch and fix any problems before they become bigger ones. We examine each tooth, looking for any signs of decay, damage, or any other problems, such as signs of infection. We want to correct any problems your child may have before they get any worse.
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Preventative Dentistry
We recommend routine dental cleanings for several reasons. When we perform a professional cleaning, we remove the buildup of plaque and tartar. We also clean the parts of your child’s teeth that are hard to reach, such as underneath the gums.
After a cleaning, we will polish your child’s teeth so that they shine! We can also apply a fluoride treatment, if necessary, to help prevent tooth decay.
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Restorative Dentistry
We are usually able to fill in broken teeth to make them look like normal teeth. We even use a cement that is the color of your child’s teeth. If that does not work, we offer veneers and caps to cover up any broken teeth.
We can also fix missing teeth and have many options for how we do so. Typically, we like to place implants, which will act like the tooth’s replacement root. On top of the implants, we use crowns, which are artificial teeth, to restore your child’s mouth with normal-sized and shaped teeth.
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Sealants
Dental sealant is a plastic coating painted on your teeth. It attaches to your child’s teeth, smoothing the rough edges, depressions, and grooves that are typically found on teeth. It gives your child’s teeth a protective coating, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities.
Sealants are usually done on the back teeth since they are hard to reach and very irregular. Even if your child brushes and flosses properly, he or she may miss some areas. For this reason, sealants are a good way to protect your child’s teeth.
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Sedation Dentistry
Our friendly staff have extensive experience in coaching your child through each visit. We are here to promote a positive attitude towards dental visits. When fear and anxiety of dental care require more than communication can provide, Dr. Ticola has years of experience providing Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation, Oral Conscious Sedation, and the use of General Anesthesia services to assist your child through any needed dental care depending on the specific needs of each child.
We are now able to offer treatment at our office under IV sedation with the partnership of Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates (PDAA).
If you would like more information about PDAA please click on the following link: pediatricsedation.com.
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Silver Diamine Fluoride
We believe that fluoride works well to strengthen children’s teeth. It also has been shown to help prevent tooth decay in people of all ages.
For this reason, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association believe that topical fluoride is necessary for good oral health.
Because of this, you may be wondering if your child needs fluoride treatments. Often water is enhanced with fluoride, so additional fluoride treatments are not necessary.
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Special Needs Dentistry
Your infant, child, or teen deserves the best possible care and attention. It all starts with recognizing individual needs. We understand that everyone is different and we address each patient on an individual basis. We go beyond traditional dental care by addressing your specific needs and those of your family and friends.
During your next appointment at Rome Center For Pediatric Dentistry you can be sure you are receiving the proper guidance to ensure that your child’s oral care are our top priority.
Please feel free to reach out to us for more information on how we can meet your needs.
Digital X-Rays
X-Rays are used to examine the inside of your teeth. We are hoping to be able to catch any problems that we can’t see with the naked eye! Using radiology, we are able to see which teeth are developing cavities. We may also see some teeth or gum areas that may require some extra work.
Intraoral Camera
We are dedicated to giving our patients the high quality care they deserve. We are proud to offer the latest technologies and equipment to keep their mouths healthy. One way we do this is by offering our patients the intraoral camera. They always say that a picture is worth a thousand words. We use our camera for just that reason.
We can take a picture and show you what is going on with your mouth. You may not believe you have dental disease until you see the pictures. Our camera is also very helpful when we are tracking the disease’s progress. We can take before and after pictures to determine if the treatment is working. We can see how far your mouth has come and determine if more treatment or a whole different type of treatment is needed.
If you decide to get a complicated procedure, a picture may help you see what you really can’t see otherwise.