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About Our Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Team at Waban Dental Group

The pediatric and orthodontic teams at Waban Dental Group strive to create an outstanding dental experience for our community of patients. We aim to build meaningful, longstanding relationships to understand and meet the unique needs of each individual child.

Dr. Brys and Dr. Resnick take a collaborative approach to treatment, utilizing each other’s specialized training to create lasting smiles for their patients. They emphasize prevention of dental disease and focus on the early diagnosis of dental abnormalities.

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Importance of Pediatric Dentistry

It is very important for young children to learn that daily dental care and regular checkups are a normal part of life. In addition, it is important for them to look forward to these activities without any worry or fear. Our approach is very welcoming and reassuring. We want to help your child adapt to proper dental hygiene while offering guidance on at-home dental care. It is highly recommended that children visit the dentist as soon as the first tooth emerges or by their first birthday. This helps establish normal dental care routines that will help maintain your child’s teeth and gums.  As they become toddlers, we will check to make sure that their teeth and gums are developing properly. Some children may need dental treatments such as sealants and fluoride. These options help protect the teeth from decay which occur often in young children.

Schedule Your Child’s Appointment Today

If your child is due for a dental exam and/or cleaning, contact Waban Dental Group. We happily accept new patients and we offer convenient hours to accommodate your schedule. Our office is well equipped with the latest technology and knowledgeable staff. Even if your child is a little older or if it has been years since their last checkup, contact us! Our team will recommend treatment plans that best suit your child’s needs. Call (617) 527-6061 or request an appointment below. 

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We are pleased to be in-network with Delta Dental Premier. Speak with our knowledgeable team to discuss your insurance & payment options today. Our friendly staff will work with you to make payment for your treatment convenient and simple.

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Pediatric Dentistry 

Pediatric Dentistry | Experiencing anxiety at the dentist office is not uncommon among both children and adults. Children can get set off because they are in an unfamiliar environment and may not always know what to expect. Since children are highly imaginative, they can also let their feelings run wild in a strange setting like the dental office.

So this is as good of a time as any to have a look at dental anxiety among children. We can help you find some ways to make receiving pediatric dentistry treatments and procedures as easy as possible on your child.

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Coping Techniques

When dealing with childhood dental anxiety, it is often helpful to do a little planning before your child’s next appointment. Some methods include:

Pediatric Dentistry Relaxation 

There is definitely a connection between breathing and our thoughts and moods. Helping your child with deep breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation can help them go into their next appointment with more control over their physical symptoms. It also help distract them during their dental visit.

Positive Reinforcement

Here’s something that parents don’t always think about: They may be actually conditioning their child to believe that visiting the dentist is a form of punishment, not something helpful. For example, saying something like, “When you don’t brush your teeth every day, your dentist will need to pull them out” leaves the impression that dentistry is something to be feared. Even if it works in getting them to brush more regularly, it can still cause dental anxiety when they need their next dental exam or cleaning.

Tell Them What to Expect

This is one of the best techniques for preventing dental anxiety. Simply tell your child what they should expect at their next appointment. If you don’t know, feel free to contact our office for more information.

The idea here is that you are helping your child remove the fear of the unknown. Instead of imagining all of the horrible things that may happen during their appointment, you are giving them actual information. For example, you may want to describe for them some of the sounds and sensations that they can expect during their treatment so that they will not as anxious. 

Nitrous Oxide and Pediatric Dentistry

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is a colorless and odorless gas that can be very helpful for children in putting them at ease before any type of dental treatment or procedure. It is delivered through the use of a mask that is worn over the face. When the child breathes in, they are breathing in the nitrous oxide gas, which almost immediately goes to work to make them more comfortable and take their focus away from any fears or anxieties.

For More Information

Contact Waban Dental Group to learn more about dental sedation and our pediatric dentistry. New patients are welcome. Call (617) 527-6061 or book online.