Panama City Beach Pediatric Dental Services

Whether your child needs their first dental checkup or they need early orthodontic treatment, it's crucial that you place your trust in a children's dentist with the experience to meet their needs. At White Sands Dental Studio, we're proud to provide comprehensive pediatric dentistry to Panama City Beach residents and those in its nearby areas.

Our children's dentist, Dr. Shabana Azam, pairs years of experience with extensive knowledge to help improve and protect your child's smile. A crucial component of our children's dentistry is our compassionate chairside manner. We'll treat your child with kindness and work to make their time with us as comfortable as possible. Reach out to us today to schedule your next appointment with our dentist for kids!

What Does a Pediatric Dentist Do?

Pediatric dentists fulfill many important functions pertaining to the child’s overall oral health and hygiene. They place particular emphasis on the proper maintenance and care of deciduous (baby) teeth, which are instrumental in facilitating good chewing habits, proper speech production, and also hold space for permanent teeth.

Other important functions include:

• Education–Pediatric dentists educate the child using models, computer technology, and child-friendly terminology, thus emphasizing the importance of keeping teeth strong and healthy. In addition, they advise parents on disease prevention, trauma prevention, good eating habits, and other aspects of the home hygiene routine.
• Monitoring growth – By continuously tracking growth and development, pediatric dentists are able to anticipate dental issues and quickly intervene before they worsen. Also, working towards earlier corrective treatment preserves the child’s self-esteem and fosters a more positive self-image.
• Prevention – Helping parents and children establish sound eating and oral care habits reduces the chances of later tooth decay. In addition to providing check ups and dental cleanings, pediatric dentists are also able to apply dental sealants and topical fluoride to young teeth, advise parents on thumb- sucking/pacifier/smoking cessation, and provide good demonstrations of brushing and flossing.
• Intervention – In some cases, pediatric dentists may discuss the possibility of early oral treatments with parents. In the case of oral injury, malocclusion (bad bite), or bruxism (grinding), space maintainers may be fitted, a nighttime mouth guard may be recommended, or reconstructive surgery may be scheduled.

If you have questions or concerns about pediatric dentistry, please contact our office.

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