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Pediatric Dental Associates, PC
About us
our child’s appointment is easy to set up. You can request an appointment online anytime. We will contact you to confirm the date and time. New patient forms and other information is also online. You can be paper-free with us! Just set up your login information, review our policies and complete the necessary forms before your appointment.
We use education as a means to promote dental health and prevent cavities. When kids have access to information they can understand, they are more likely to adopt healthy oral hygiene and have great smiles! Rather than be reactive, we prefer to be proactive and stop dental problems before they start. Education is the best way to do that!
Services included but are not limited to:
-Oral Hygiene- Your child should be scheduled for preventive care every six months with thorough cleanings and exams. The only way our treatment is effective is if healthy habits for snacking and daily oral hygiene are kept up at home.
-Sealants- Sealants fill the grooves in molars that can’t be cleaned effectively with a toothbrush. A clear coating seals the grooves and prevents bacteria from forming cavities.
-Fillings- Fillings are used to return a tooth to normal function after a cavity has been removed and the tooth has been cleaned. We offer both amalgam (silver) and composite (plastic resin) fillings. Amalgam fillings are longer-lasting but very visible. Composite fillings last three to 10 years and are tooth-colored for use on front and back teeth.
-Bonding- Bonding is a very conservative approach to treating chipped, crooked, or discolored teeth. The material used in bonding is tooth-colored and is matched to your child’s natural teeth. The downside is that bonding material can stain over time with some foods. Talk to Dr. Hobbs, or any of us, if you are considering bonding.
-Extractions- Removing teeth may be necessary in the course of treatment. Baby teeth usually fall out naturally and don’t present an issue. Dr. Hobbs may need to remove teeth... show more that are significantly decayed, malpositioned, fractured, or impacted. Sedation is available and pain medication administered to make the procedure as easy as possible.
-Crowns & Space Maintainers- Crowns are also called “caps” and are used to cover a weak tooth to maintain structure for chewing and aesthetics. Space maintainers, or “spacers,” replace lost baby teeth so the other baby teeth don’t drift and push the adult teeth out of place.
-Hospital Dentistry & Anesthesia- Some very young children, children with special needs, or apprehensive children who are unable to be helped in the office may require treatment under general anesthesia. This is performed in an operating room as an outpatient procedure. Should your child need general anesthesia, rest assured that Dr. Hobbs received his training at a hospital-based residency program and still goes to the operating room on a routine basis. Dr. Hobbs is on staff at both the Lutheran and Parkview Medical Systems and would be happy to talk with you if you feel this may be the best option for your child. show more
We use education as a means to promote dental health and prevent cavities. When kids have access to information they can understand, they are more likely to adopt healthy oral hygiene and have great smiles! Rather than be reactive, we prefer to be proactive and stop dental problems before they start. Education is the best way to do that!
Services included but are not limited to:
-Oral Hygiene- Your child should be scheduled for preventive care every six months with thorough cleanings and exams. The only way our treatment is effective is if healthy habits for snacking and daily oral hygiene are kept up at home.
-Sealants- Sealants fill the grooves in molars that can’t be cleaned effectively with a toothbrush. A clear coating seals the grooves and prevents bacteria from forming cavities.
-Fillings- Fillings are used to return a tooth to normal function after a cavity has been removed and the tooth has been cleaned. We offer both amalgam (silver) and composite (plastic resin) fillings. Amalgam fillings are longer-lasting but very visible. Composite fillings last three to 10 years and are tooth-colored for use on front and back teeth.
-Bonding- Bonding is a very conservative approach to treating chipped, crooked, or discolored teeth. The material used in bonding is tooth-colored and is matched to your child’s natural teeth. The downside is that bonding material can stain over time with some foods. Talk to Dr. Hobbs, or any of us, if you are considering bonding.
-Extractions- Removing teeth may be necessary in the course of treatment. Baby teeth usually fall out naturally and don’t present an issue. Dr. Hobbs may need to remove teeth... show more that are significantly decayed, malpositioned, fractured, or impacted. Sedation is available and pain medication administered to make the procedure as easy as possible.
-Crowns & Space Maintainers- Crowns are also called “caps” and are used to cover a weak tooth to maintain structure for chewing and aesthetics. Space maintainers, or “spacers,” replace lost baby teeth so the other baby teeth don’t drift and push the adult teeth out of place.
-Hospital Dentistry & Anesthesia- Some very young children, children with special needs, or apprehensive children who are unable to be helped in the office may require treatment under general anesthesia. This is performed in an operating room as an outpatient procedure. Should your child need general anesthesia, rest assured that Dr. Hobbs received his training at a hospital-based residency program and still goes to the operating room on a routine basis. Dr. Hobbs is on staff at both the Lutheran and Parkview Medical Systems and would be happy to talk with you if you feel this may be the best option for your child. show more
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Monday8:00AM - 4:00PMTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunClosed
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July 8, 2013
helixeternal asked:Dentist for special needs children does anybody know of a good dentist in the area that is good with special needs children? My son is 6 and has autism. He's never been to the dentist and I'm afraid he'll freak out when they start prodding around in his mouth.
Obi2 replied:Andrew Hobbs, 260-459-0903, 7750 W Jefferson
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