Space Maintainers
Tooth Space Maintainers Sometimes, when a “baby” tooth falls out, the “adult” tooth isn’t quite ready to come up (erupt) we might need to place a small space maintainer connected to an adjacent tooth, to prevent the space from closing up from the adjacent teeth shifting into that open space. This sometimes occurs if a […]
Orthodontics- Habit Appliances
Traditionally, when people think of orthodontics, they think of wearing metal braces, or even headgear to straighten teeth. With today’s technologies and early intervention programs, we are able to identify dental or skeletal discrepancies or deficiencies sooner and intervene with less invasive treatment, which may often eliminate the need for braces later in life. At […]
Silver Diamine Fluoride
At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry our goal is to try to provide the best care to our young patients that we can. Occasionally, we have small children that have difficulty sitting still or cooperating for procedures, have extensive decay or are hyper-afraid of needles or drills. Fortunately, there is a fantastic alternative to drilling or anesthetic! […]
IV Sedation
Should it ever be necessary to use I.V. sedation for a procedure, this is something that we do offer at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry. It is done in the office with the oversight of an anesthesiologist and specially trained medical staff. Your dental provider will discuss this and any after-care directions with you at the time […]
Emergency Care
When your child has a dental emergency it can be a scary situation. For some reason, they never seem to happen when the dentist’s office is open or on a weekday! Rest assured, you are in good hands when you call Coastal Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Terri Hubbard and her skilled team will treat your child […]
Behavior Management for children in the Dental Setting
Behavior management with children in the dental setting is an integral part of care. It involves many layers. Pain management, anxiety management, communication, patient cooperation, and managing expectations of parents and the child, as well as avoiding any negative situations are all things that we consider. In addition to modifying anesthetic, understanding airway and sleep […]
Lip and Tongue Ties
The lips and the tongue have a narrow piece of fibrous elastic tissue that connects them to the gums and helps to stabilize the connected tissue. If this tissue is short, it can limit the movement of the tongue or the lips which can affect speech, eating, breathing, or suckling when breastfeeding. The procedure is […]
Cosmetic Restorations
We consider the final cosmetics in all of our dental restorations. The majority of people appreciate restorations that are natural-looking and function like their original tooth did. With that in mind, we opt for the most biologically compatible and cosmetically similar materials when restoring teeth. The three restorative options we have are bonded composite, porcelain […]
Extractions
There are times when it may be necessary to remove a tooth. This is referred to as an extraction. In young children, either deep decay, trauma from an accident, or perhaps when a baby tooth root doesn’t dissolve and the “adult” permanent tooth is waiting to come in, we may need to “assist” the tooth […]
Crowns
At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry in South Carolina, we offer a variety of dental crowns to those patients who have experienced either a significant amount of tooth loss, a large fracture from trauma, or a root canal in a tooth. Having the top of your tooth fully functional will help you chew your food and aids […]