At Rochester Family Dentistry we offer a full range of dental services from infancy through young adulthood. We have a children's section in our lobby which has several children's books and a toy train. We recommend bringing your child to our office for their first visit between 2 and 3 years old.
It often helps to bring your year old with you for a routine cleaning so they can acclimate and experience our office. Every child can get a Polaroid photo which is displayed in our lobby after each cleaning appointment in addition to a trip to our treasure chest. If you are anxious or nervous about dental work, then relaxing gas is for you.
It is calming and relaxing. We can usually deliver local anesthetic give a "shot" without the patient realizing while breathing relaxing gas. Relaxing gas is particularly safe and effective for children. It can be used alone or in conjunction with a local anesthetic. There is no charge for relaxing gas and it is available for your use at any dental or professional cleaning appointment.
Some examples of malocclusion are crowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth, or jaws that are out of alignment. Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired.
Acquired malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth, or sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time. Both Dr. Don and Dr. Mitch are certified in Invisalign treatment. We offer complimentary Invisalign records for patients of all ages. If you or your children participate in football, soccer, basketball, hockey or any other "contact" sport, an athletic mouth guard is a must. Mouth guards have two major benefits:.
