At South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we offer preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and emergency care to children and adults, as well as those with special needs. Our preventive care will keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay by providing regular dental cleanings, checkups, x-rays, and fluoride treatments.
We recommend your child gets dental sealants once their first and second permanent molars come in at ages 6 and 12. For patients who are experiencing active oral health problems, we can restore the health of an infected tooth, prevent problems with a prematurely missing tooth, protect vulnerable or weakened teeth, and remove and replace teeth that can no longer be restored.
As specialists in child oral health care, we can look out for problems that are specific to children, such as tongue and lip ties, baby bottle tooth decay, orthodontic issues from pacifier and thumb sucking, and how to clean your child’s teeth and gums.
We provide dental care for patients of all ages, with a variety of needs. The great thing about going to a family dentist is that the entire family can get the care they need simultaneously. It makes scheduling appointments and knowing where to go for an emergency much more convenient. It also reduces dental anxiety in children and those with special needs, because they become accustomed to the familiar setting and are more likely to trust a place they go to with their whole family. We can spot hereditary oral health problems by treating both parent and child.
The great thing about going to a family dentist is that children have a dental home from the time they are a baby until they’re an adult. At South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we don’t stop treating children once they turn 18, unlike exclusive pediatric dentists.
This is important because as teenagers start to gain a lot of autonomy, they are more likely to neglect their oral health and start to suffer from problems like tooth decay, orthodontic issues, teeth grinding, TMJ, and impacted wisdom teeth.
Take-home teeth whitening is great for kids and teens with busy schedules. In this procedure, Dr. Delorme will make a set of reusable, custom whitening trays. Then, your child will use a set of whitening products and their whitening trays to whiten their smile in the comfort of their own home. They’ll usually wear the trays for about an hour a day for 2-3 weeks. This is a great option if you know your child will be diligent about wearing their trays.
In-office whitening is great for special events like senior photos or graduation. In this treatment, Dr. Delorme will whiten your child’s teeth by 5-10 shades in a single appointment. Using powerful whiteners and UV light, he can provide amazing results for kids of all ages.
Dental bonding is used to reshape and improve your child’s teeth. In this procedure, Dr. Delorme will add tooth-colored dental resin to your child’s tooth. He will trim, sculpt, shape, and mold this resin to fix issues like minor chips, uneven teeth, small teeth, and more. Dental bonding doesn’t require any enamel removal, and it’s also fast and affordable, so it’s a great option for kids and teens.
Such a nice place, the office is spacious and welcoming, my kid felt relaxed here. Doctors are knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to details, they made us feel comfortable and cared for.
My kids really look forward to their dental visits with Dr. John and his wonderful team. There isn’t one thing I would change about the people or the environment at this dental office.
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