Pediatric Dentistry
Taking your child to the dentist should be a positive experience for both of you. The staff at Nishikawa Dental Corp, your Torrance dental office, strives to keep these interactions positive and enjoyable so we can set the stage for good oral health for life. With a gentle, caring approach, we help your child love the dentist.
The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry in Torrance, CA
At Nishikawa Dental Corp, we want your child to have healthy teeth for life, and that begins with early visits to the dentist. You should have your child’s first dental appointment around the time they have their first tooth eruption or by age one. This early appointment gives us the chance to screen for common issues and set the stage for healthy tooth growth and at-home oral care.
What to Expect at a Pediatric Dental Appointment
Because we want a good experience the first time your child visits the dentist, you can expect positive, outgoing people to greet you when you visit Nishikawa Dental Corp. You are welcome to come with your child to the exam room, and our staff has training to help relax nervous children. Feel free to let your child bring a favorite stuffed animal for comfort.
During the exam, the dentist will take time to explain what they are doing. Some things, like the vibration of the toothbrush or the spray of water, can feel scary. Fun names and explanations help this be something your child can tolerate more easily. Throughout the exam, we will follow your child’s lead. If something is too much, we can often postpone it until the next appointment. The goal is to create positive interactions early on so the child is fully comfortable with their dental appointments later.
Our Pediatric Dentistry Services
A child-friendly practice is the starting point to a positive dental experience, but you also need the right services targeted to the unique needs of children. At Nishikawa Dental Corp, we offer a full list of pediatric dentistry services in Torrance, CA, to help children grow healthy teeth and gums. These services include:
- Sealants and fluoride treatment
- Fillings for cavities
- Extractions
- Cleanings and preventive care
- Orthodontic screenings
If your child has severe dental anxiety, we can talk about sedation dentistry and other options that can help us get the work done that we need to, without making your child’s anxiety worse.
We serve pediatric patients of all ages from infancy through the teenage years, and we can serve as your child’s dentist when they become an adult as well. This lifetime of quality oral health care is essential for teeth to be healthy for a lifetime. Schedule an appointment with Nishikawa Dental Corp today to discuss pediatric dentistry for your child.
