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Helping Developing Smiles Grow to Be Healthy
At Evergreen Dental Group, we understand how important your child’s first dental visits are when it comes to their future oral health. That’s why we strive to create a fun, educational, and comfortable environment for them to receive care in. Our team focuses on providing your little one with the skills and tools they need to optimize their oral health as they grow up. We also offer kid-friendly treatments to minimize the threat of common problems, like cavities, while they’re learning how to properly care for their smile.
Your Child’s First Visit
The first dental visit is often the most important, which is why we don’t try to push children into receiving full dental cleanings if they seem uneasy. We’ll show them around the office and get them acclimated to our fun and friendly dental staff. To make sure that their mouth is developing as it should be, we’ll also conduct a quick checkup. By making this first appointment pleasant and fun, we hope to get them excited about coming back!
Dental Sealants
Your molars are covered in pits and fissures that allow for the buildup of food particles, plaque, and other decay-causing bacteria. You can feel the lunar-like surface on the molars when you run your tongue over them. Dental sealants shield these teeth from cavities with a thin, translucent covering that blocks bacteria, providing significant cavity prevention for many years after application. Dental sealants are commonly used in children, but can provide protection for adults who are at a high-risk of cavities, too.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
A custom-fitted mouthguard or sportsguard provides significant protection for your beautiful smile. If you are an athlete, let your dentist create a custom-fitted device to keep your tooth enamel intact from unexpected impact and repeated force. A mouthguard that is created just for you is comfortable, increasing the chances that you will use it just like you should — during every game and practice.
Frenectomies/ Lip & Tongue-Tie
There are two muscular attachments located in your baby’s mouth that are essential to feeding. One of them is the tissue located beneath the tongue that connects it to the floor of the mouth, and the other connects the top lip to the upper gums. When these are overgrown, it can cause latching difficulty while feeding. To treat this issue, we can go in with our soft tissue laser and reshape the muscular tissue to provide them with enhanced oral maneuverability.
Pulp Therapy
If your child is complaining of unexplained oral pain, sensitivity whenever they eat anything that’s hot or cold, or swollen or red gums, it could be a sign of an infection. Pulp therapy can be performed on their baby teeth to help relieve their pain. During the procedure, we’ll remove any damaged pulp inside their tooth and restore the shape and structure of it so they can continue utilizing it for their development.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our team is friendly, experienced, and happy to treat children who require special accommodations to help them feel more comfortable in the treatment chair. Whether they have a difficult time sitting still due to physical or mental limitations, we have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide them with a great experience. We strive to optimize your little one’s oral health and get them excited about coming back by helping them feel safe and at-ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should my child have their first dental visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth erupting. Early visits at Evergreen Dental Group allow our team to monitor oral development, spot issues like tongue-tie, and help your child build positive associations with the dentist. We welcome young patients from Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs, Conifer, Bailey, and the surrounding mountain communities.
What should I expect during my child's first dental appointment in Evergreen, CO?
We keep the first visit fun, gentle, and pressure-free. Our team gives your child a friendly tour of our Evergreen office, introduces them to our staff, and performs a quick checkup to make sure their mouth is developing properly. If they're not quite ready for a full cleaning, that's perfectly okay. Our goal is to send your little one home smiling and excited to come back.
What are dental sealants, and does my child need them?
Dental sealants are a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the back molars, shielding the deep pits and grooves where cavity-causing bacteria love to hide. The application is quick, painless, and requires no drilling. According to the CDC, sealants reduce cavities in school-age children by approximately 80%, making them one of the most effective preventive treatments we offer families in Evergreen, Golden, and Conifer.
How do I know if my baby has a lip-tie or tongue-tie?
Common signs include difficulty latching during breastfeeding, prolonged feeding times, poor weight gain, clicking sounds while nursing, and maternal nipple pain. In older children, untreated ties can affect speech and eating. At Evergreen Dental Group, we treat lip and tongue-ties with a quick, minimally invasive frenectomy using a soft tissue laser, which promotes faster healing with less bleeding than traditional methods.
What is pulp therapy, and is it the same as a root canal for kids?
Pulp therapy is the pediatric equivalent of a root canal, designed to save baby teeth affected by deep decay or trauma. Preserving baby teeth matters because they guide permanent teeth into proper alignment. Signs your child may need pulp therapy include unexplained tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swollen gums. We routinely perform this comfortable procedure for families throughout the Evergreen and Idaho Springs area.
Are athletic mouthguards necessary for kids who play sports?
Yes. According to the American Dental Association, athletes who skip mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer dental injuries. Custom-fitted mouthguards from Evergreen Dental Group offer superior comfort and protection compared to store-bought versions, which is especially important for active kids in Evergreen, Bailey, and Conifer who enjoy skiing, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and other contact sports.
Does Evergreen Dental Group provide dental care for children with special needs?
Absolutely. Our team is experienced in providing compassionate care for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and other special needs. We offer accommodations such as quieter rooms, longer appointment times, nitrous oxide sedation, and a slower, more gentle approach. Families from Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs, Conifer, and Bailey trust us to provide a safe, welcoming environment for every child.
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