Pediatric dentistry specializes in the dental care of infants, toddlers, children, and young adults, pediatric dentists are specifically trained to provide: • Treatment of children under general anesthesia and sedation • Treatment of medically compromised children • Manage children’s oral growth and any developmental concerns Young children and teens often begin to deal with unique dental challenges which are due to the rapid growth and development of their transitioning bodies from childhood to adulthood. Pediatric dentists are equipped to provide oral healthcare to children due to their extensive training and consistently new knowledge that allows them to provide the utmost high-rated dental treatments. Pediatric dentists are able to provide the following: • Child-friendly dental care • Quality of dental care While many may think that the two should go hand-in-hand, they are quite different. Pediatric dentists provide the highest trained and skilled dental treatments while using preventative measures and still advocated for active preventative practices. Another large concern dentists often hear from parents of young children is the unpleasant experiences their children have been through when visiting other dental clinics. Pediatric dentists are trained in child psychology and behavior, what this means for you and your children is we understand how to make our children's patients feel the most comfortable when they are in our dental chair, as well as how to treat children that have special needs.