Children’s Dentistry in Indianapolis, IN
Maintaining your child's dental health now will provide health benefits well into adulthood.
At Keystone Dentistry, we believe the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles starts in childhood. We are pleased to offer comprehensive dental care for children, tailored to their unique needs. Our family-friendly dental team is dedicated to promoting healthy lives, one young smile at a time.
Caring for Your Child's Teeth
Your children’s primary teeth will be there for most of their childhood. Plus, they will be relying on them exclusively to perform essential functions such as biting, chewing, and speaking.
You will want to make sure those teeth stay healthy and are lost naturally — when it’s time — and we are here to help!
Your child’s teeth usually begin to appear between the ages of six and nine months. Our caring Indianapolis dental team can help you during the teething process and provide you with top tips on how to soothe any pain.
We offer a variety of kid-friendly services:
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Sealants
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Oral Hygiene Maintenance
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Baby Root Canals
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Sedation Dentistry (Nitrous Oxide)
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Fluoride Treatment
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Orthodontics
You can schedule an appointment and visit us when your child turns one-year-old. We´ll be eager to welcome you and your child into our family.
The First Dental Visit
What happens at a dental appointment?
Why is This Visit so Important?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child see a dentist by his or her first birthday. Though this may sound quite early, learning proper oral hygiene techniques, checking for cavities, and watching for developmental problems is extremely important. Prevention is the key to happy and healthy smiles!
It’s also important for your child to have a positive experience at our dental office, so they continue to be a regular visitor for years to come.
Generally, this first visit involves simply talking to you and your child, looking in his or her mouth, and making oral health assessments.
What to Expect
When you and your child are comfortably seated in the office, a gentle examination of your child’s mouth will be performed to make sure there are no early signs of dental problems.
We’ll then discuss various ways to keep your child’s oral health in top condition. This may include topics like eating habits, cleanings, oral hygiene practices, and follow-up appointments.
Many habits are developed early in life. That’s why it’s important to “get it done by age one.” So, when it’s time for your child’s first visit, please don’t hesitate! You’ll be glad you came in.
Caring for Your Child's Teeth
Keeping small smiles healthy.
Comprehensive exams allow us to evaluate your child’s current oral health. These exams include a full checkup, x-rays, and a bite and jaw alignment evaluation. We’ll also discuss different topics such as eating habits and dental hygiene to build a tailor-made dental plan. We understand your child´s well-being is your primary concern, which is why we focus on preventing dental problems before they happen.
Dental Exams
Teeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them in the right way. The ideal time to start is as soon as the first teeth begin to appear. Depending on the age of your child, there are different courses of actions to follow for preventing tooth decay. We´ll teach you and your child the proper techniques and provide you with checkups and cleanings. By establishing good oral hygiene routines for your children right from the start, you’ll give them the best chance of keeping their teeth healthy — forever.
Oral Hygiene
Fluoride incorporates into the enamel of teeth, making it harder and more resistant to decay. Bacteria and plaque produce acids that can eat through tooth enamel and cause cavities. Although there is a small amount of fluoride in toothpaste and in some drinking water supplies, a higher concentration can be applied professionally to your child's teeth for maximum protection. We provide topical fluoride applications painted right onto your child’s teeth for maximum effectiveness.
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Exam
Comprehensive exams allow us to evaluate your child’s current oral health. These exams include a full checkup, x-rays, and a bite and jaw alignment evaluation. We’ll also discuss different topics such as eating habits and dental hygiene to build a tailor-made dental plan. We understand your child´s well-being is your primary concern, which is why we focus on preventing dental problems before they happen.
Oral Hygiene
Teeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them in the right way. The ideal time to start is as soon as the first teeth begin to appear. Depending on the age of your child, there are different courses of actions to follow for preventing tooth decay. We´ll teach you and your child the proper techniques and provide you with checkups and cleanings. By establishing good oral hygiene routines for your children right from the start, you’ll give them the best chance of keeping their teeth healthy — forever.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride incorporates into the enamel of teeth, making it harder and more resistant to decay. Bacteria and plaque produce acids that can eat through tooth enamel and cause cavities. Although there is a small amount of fluoride in toothpaste and in some drinking water supplies, a higher concentration can be applied professionally to your child's teeth for maximum protection. We provide topical fluoride applications painted right onto your child’s teeth for maximum effectiveness.
A plastic coating can be applied at our dental office to prevent cavities by sealing the little grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth known as “pits and fissures.” These little crevices become the perfect environments for decay-causing bacteria. Immature tooth enamel is more permeable and therefore, less resistant to tooth decay. Dental sealants are easy to apply and provide years of protection for your child.
Dental Exams
Perhaps you have had a root canal treatment yourself to save an injured or severely decayed tooth. Well, sometimes children need root canals too. A root canal is nothing to fear. We will walk you through each step of the procedure and ensure your child is comfortable. The process involves removing the inflamed or infected pulp, which is inside of the tooth. Root canals preserve your child’s natural tooth and help prevent further problems from developing.
Root Canals
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, kids should have an initial orthodontic screening at age seven. At this point, it is possible to evaluate the basic alignment of the teeth. Many orthodontic problems can be detected early, and by doing so, we can help direct proper tooth positioning and/or jaw growth, eliminating or simplifying the need for later treatment.
Orthodontics for Kids
Dental Exam
A plastic coating can be applied at our dental office to prevent cavities by sealing the little grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth known as “pits and fissures.” These little crevices become the perfect environments for decay-causing bacteria. Immature tooth enamel is more permeable and therefore, less resistant to tooth decay. Dental sealants are easy to apply and provide years of protection for your child.
Root Canals
Perhaps you have had a root canal treatment yourself to save an injured or severely decayed tooth. Well, sometimes children need root canals too. A root canal is nothing to fear. We will walk you through each step of the procedure and ensure your child is comfortable. The process involves removing the inflamed or infected pulp, which is inside of the tooth. Root canals preserve your child’s natural tooth and help prevent further problems from developing.
Orthodontics for Kids
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, kids should have an initial orthodontic screening at age seven. At this point, it is possible to evaluate the basic alignment of the teeth. Many orthodontic problems can be detected early, and by doing so, we can help direct proper tooth positioning and/or jaw growth, eliminating or simplifying the need for later treatment.
FAQ about TMJ
Children’s Dentistry
Near Me in Indianapolis, IN
Finding the right dental practice for your child is an important decision. At Keystone Dentistry, we are committed to providing our young patients with exceptional care in a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment where they feel completely at ease. We strive to build positive associations with the dentist that promote healthy smiles into adulthood.
Schedule An Appointment
To request appointment availability, please fill out the form or call us at (317) 575-1120. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to schedule your appointment.
