It is our goal to make every visit as comfortable as possible, but sometimes there is no way of preventing some discomfort. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Mary is highly trained in Behavior Management in young children. This is always the first tool used to treat every patient, but when a child needs more intervention, we do employ nitrous oxide, topical anesthetics, local anesthetics, and in-office oral sedation.
In some cases, it is necessary for a child to be treated under general anesthesia for their own safety. We will always discuss the available options for your child with you. Two-way communication is important to us, and we want to establish the approach to comfort management during your child’s dental treatments.