Children's Dental of Waltham in Waltham is led by pediatric dentist, Yelena Gutnichenko, DMD. Our office offers pediatric services including dental crowns, fillings, sedation dentistry, & more! At Children's Dental of Waltham, our experienced pediatric dentists and hygienists love working with kids. Our passion is to help young patients understand the importance of a healthy smile, and to make sure that they have no negative associations with dentistry or a dentist office visit. Our pediatric dentists attended prestigious institutions in the Waltham, MA, area and have been providing pediatric oral health care for over a decade. If your baby, teen, or young adult needs dental care, schedule an appointment online or give us a call.
Keywords Pediatric Dentistry, Cleanings And Exams, Dental Sealants, Dental Fillings, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Crowns, Tooth Extraction, Sedation Dentistry, Mouth Guard, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Emergency Dentistry.
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We are committed to ensuring your child's comfort. Our kid-friendly office is designed to keep pediatric dentistry patients happy during their appointment as we make sure their teeth and gums are healthy and developing properly. If needed, we also offer safe and relaxing pediatric sedation using nitrous oxide gas.
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From general cleanings to cavity treatment, we are here to help give your child a foundation of excellent oral health that they can carry with them well into adulthood. In fact, we treat patients up until they turn 20, giving college students a familiar dentist that they can still visit between semesters. If you are new to the Waltham area, or need to find a dentist who is attuned to the needs of young patients, we would love to meet you and your family.
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The state of your child's dental health can have far-reaching effects for years to come. Helping them maintain good dental habits and attend regular checkups will encourage strong teeth, healthy gums, and a sense of confidence every time they look in the mirror. If you want to set your child on course for a lifetime of excellent oral health, there's no better time to start than now, and no better place to start than Children's Dental of Waltham. From preventative treatment with sealants to emergency care, our dentists are here for all of your child's dental health needs. Drs. Yelena Gutnichenko and Carmen Brambila love working with patients from early childhood all the way through to young adulthood. They are excited to form a long-term relationship with you and your family to ensure your children receive the finest care and enjoy all the benefits of a healthy smile.
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Parents often ask why we bother saving a baby tooth damaged by cavities when it's going to replaced by a permanent tooth later on. While baby teeth are temporary, they are an important "first act" for your child's permanent teeth. When a damaged tooth is rescued with a pediatric dental crown, you are doing much more than restoring the tooth's shape, size, and function. You are setting the stage for your child's future development.
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At Children's Dental of Waltham, we use composite fillings to restore our patients' teeth. These tooth-colored, composite fillings offer a number of benefits over the amalgam and gold fillings of the past. Amalgam fillings are much more noticeable because of their silver appearance. In addition, amalgam fillings contain small amounts of mercury; while the amalgam material is considered safe, many parents prefer a mercury-free filling option. If your child has suffered significant dental damage, we may recommend a crown instead of a filling. A crown completely encapsulates the tooth and will offer more strength and protection.
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Sedation induces feelings of calmness so your child remains comfortable during their dental care appointment. In many cases, your child will have little to no memory of the procedure, which helps prevent anxiety from worsening. Anxious patients tend to move around more in the dental chair, which can make the dentist's work more difficult. Sedation helps reduce movement so your dentist can complete treatment more efficiently. Certain procedures, such as dental extractions, require the use of local anesthesia. Sedation allows us to complete this step after your child is comfortable. This is particularly helpful if your child has a fear of needles.
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You may be wondering when a situation becomes an emergency requiring immediate dental attention. Some cases are more obviously emergencies, such as when your child knocks a tooth out or otherwise suffers trauma to the teeth, gums, or jaw. But in some instances, your child may be experiencing an issue not visible to the naked eye, such as decay or a cracked tooth in the back of his or her mouth. A good rule of thumb is that if your child has expressed that he or she is in pain or is not eating because of pain, you should consider it an emergency. If you are still unsure whether you should pursue emergency care, contact Children's Dental of Waltham. Our dentists are accessible throughout the day and after-hours to advise on emergency dentistry.
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Our pediatric dentists, Yelena Gutnichenko and Carmen Brambila, usually extract a wisdom tooth because it is impacted, meaning the tooth is trapped under the gums or in the jawbone. This can be painful for your child. Using gentle, conservative techniques and offering sedation are just two of the ways we make treatment easier on our patients. We understand trips to the dentist can inspire anxiety in children. Our entire team is trained to understand the unique needs of young patients and how to make their dental visits fun. Our Waltham, MA, dentists are highly trained in performing many dental procedures, including wisdom tooth extraction. So there is no need to find an outside oral surgeon.
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There are a number of situations in which Drs. Yelena Gutnichenko and Carmen Brambila may recommend an extraction to preserve or ensure your child's oral health. Our highly educated dentists are trained to use a gentle approach for little folks when it comes to extractions. We don't just extract a tooth and send a child home. We take the time to explain why the procedure is important for preventative oral care. Healing from a simple tooth extraction is relatively quick, but full recovery from a surgical extraction may take a few days. You'll be sent home with home care tips to ensure that healing goes smoothly. Contact us if you have any concerns.
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