Pediatric Dentistry in Fairfax, VA: smile begin at childhood
Choosing a dentist for your kid means making sure that the person not only provides quality results but also takes the time to make each visit a happy one. Dr. Soyfer is a pediatric dentist that aims to make all patients, no matter their age, see the dental visit as a happy event, even babies. If you want to get a dental care for kids from Dr. Soyfer, you can contact us via our site or give us a call.
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What’s pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry is a department that is separated from the wider discipline of dental science, which deals with the health of the oral cavity of children only. Just as parents would take their children to see a doctor when they are generally unwell, they should similarly make an appointment with a pediatric dentist when their kids need dental check-ups.
Such a professional understands deeply the different phases of dental growth that the children undergo and the kinds of needs that come up at each stage. Besides that, a pediatric dentist has the capability of communicating with kids in a manner that makes them comfortable and relaxed, hence the visit to the dentist is something they look forward to rather than dread.
Although each dentist is given during their studies some basics on how to handle kids, those who pick pediatric dentistry as their field of practice usually attend focused classes and they are trained more intensively for them to be highly skilled in dealing with children.
When should you really take your child to the dentist?
Most parents will agree that the first visit to the dentist is a very stressful, complicated and even traumatic event for the whole family. Just to make the treatment less complicated, the first time you bring your child to the dentist there is a “first rule” that should be followed. Personally, I think that you should take the child to the dentist after the first tooth of the child has come out or after the first birthday.
You may think that visiting the dentist is not necessary until your child’s permanent teeth have come through, but at that point, it can be too late to fix the damage caused by gum disease and cavities which have not been controlled. Teeth-picked-for-perfection by the dentist in the young years of life are those which remain the most precious and healthy for the life time to come. Eating the so-called “killer” meals, containing too much sugar, lifts the risks for tooth decay, whereas the wood just adopted should rely upon the care of good dental hygiene and oral health. While baby teeth are holding the place for permanent teeth, cavities and gum disease in baby teeth may result in the development of unhealthy permanent teeth later on.
How to find a pediatric dentist?
Finding a dentist for your child is a very intimate decision that should be based on sensible factors as well. In fact, your insurance and location will most likely be the two main factors that determine your choice. Anyway, before you hand over your money and trust to an office, it is definitely worth checking out some necessities.
Competence
- Confirm that the doctor is a licensed pediatric trained and he also is constantly updated with the new children care studies.
- Get an experience of the doctor and his work with infants, toddlers, and children having some kind of health issues by asking him directly.
- Find a preventive care, understandable treatment plan, and safety when the doctor is giving instructions to the patient through the management of the behavior.
Practicality
- Ensure that the office is covered by your insurance and that it gives the expenses information before the services.
- Get a place in which it is simple to come, parking is easy, and entry is good for strollers or wheelchairs.
- Be certain that the working hours of the office are in harmony with your schedule and that there is an option for urgent visits if necessary.
Personal communication
- Commit to a caring, patient-first attitude that takes into account your child’s well-being.
- The team should use simple words, give explanation for each step, and therefore, trust-building will be at every visit.
- The presence of a calm and child-friendly atmosphere, the disappearance of the child’s fear, and assuring the child’s safety are, among other things, the results of the helping him/her in feeling comfortable.
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Invisalign
Teeth Whitening
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Bonding
Gum Graft
Dental Sealants
Dental Implants
Emergency Dentist
Dentures
Dental Crowns
Sedation Dentistry
Root Canal
Tooth Extraction
TMJ Treatment
Dental Fillings
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontist
Laser Dentistry
Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Full Mouth Dental Implants
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If you want to make a dental appointment, or need further information about our state-of-the-art dental practice, please complete and send the form or give us a call at 703-255-3755.
| Monday: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday: | 9:00 – 13:00 |
