Pediatric Dental Care & Sealants in Vienna, VA

We know that a child’s first visit to the dentist can be an intimidating experience. They’re not yet familiar with the people or surroundings, and seeing all that scary dental equipment can make them worry about what comes next.

Drs. Sanati and Shahram have extensive experience in dealing with children and their unique personalities. Our goal is to introduce your child to dentistry slowly and gently, so that they do not become overwhelmed before we even begin treatment.

We encourage you to be in the exam room with their children, because we know that it’s important for kids to be able to see mom or dad to know that they really are safe. In fact, depending on how your child reacts, it may be better for toddlers to sit on your lap during the initial visits. Since children learn from their parents, we can even do an “exam” on your teeth so your child can see that it’s nothing to be afraid of.

The Tysons Dentistry Difference

At Tysons Dentistry, our goal is to ensure that every one of our patients enjoys excellent oral health. This is especially important with children, since we want to start them off with a positive feeling about dental visits.

We recommend that you and your child visit our office just to take a look around and get to meet our team. You can be confident that we will do everything possible to make your child feel safe and comfortable.  Call us for more information!

Starting your child off with preventive oral health treatments can make the difference between healthy teeth and a lifetime of dental problems. Dental sealants are effective for protecting healthy teeth from decay and are an important part of prevention at our Vienna dental office.

Whether your child is a toddler or an adolescent, dental sealants may be appropriate. Protecting baby teeth is essential for proper development of your child’s permanent teeth. Using a sealant acts as a barrier to bacteria that will help prevent decay.

Older children who already have their permanent teeth can also benefit from the application of sealants. This is especially helpful for avoiding decay during their cavity-prone years.

Applying dental sealants is a very simple process and requires no anesthetic, so it’s perfect for children. We simply paint on a very thin coating of plastic that forms a shield on your child’s tooth. Sealants are most effective when used on healthy teeth with deep grooves and uneven surfaces, like molars.

Give Our Office A Call

Every child has unique dental needs, so it’s difficult to say for certain if your child will benefit from sealants. Your best bet is to call our Vienna dental office to make an appointment. We can thoroughly evaluate your child’s oral health and make the appropriate recommendations that will protect their teeth throughout childhood. 

It makes sense that starting your child off with good oral health habits will get them started off on a lifetime of healthy teeth. Remember, even if your child still has their baby teeth, dental visits are very important.

Baby teeth are just as essential to oral health as permanent teeth. In fact, we might say that they’re more critical because they provide a foundation for teeth that are already developing in the gums.

A Few Tips For You

Encourage Brushing at Least Twice a Day: Your child may not understand how cavities develop, so simply tell them that they need to brush to get rid of “dirt” that collects on their teeth. Make it fun by purchasing playful toothbrushes, or invest in an electric toothbrush.

Teach your Kids to Floss Once a Day: As an adult you know that diligent flossing is not always your first priority. So do your child the favor of getting into the habit while they are young.

Limit Sugary Foods: It’s not so much the sugar that’s bad for their teeth as it is the fact that problems develop when the sugar is not cleaned away with brushing and flossing. Your best bet is to limit sugary food and drinks to avoid the problem altogether.

We would love the opportunity to help you manage your child’s oral health care needs sensibly. Please contact our Vienna dental office to arrange a convenient appointment for you and your child.

We want your child to enjoy a lifetime of excellent oral health. The best way we can do this is by taking the steps that let them see that taking care of their teeth is not a chore.

Your own attitude has a lot to do with the way your child reacts to their dental visits. Children learn from their parents, and you can be sure that if you’re feeling stressed and anxious about the visit, they will sense it and respond the same way.

No matter how you feel about going to the dentist, you need to impart a sense of ease and confidence. If they know that it’s okay with mom or dad, you’ve already taken an important step on the road to great dental care.

Talk To Your Children, And Your Vienna Dentist

Spend some time talking to them about what to expect, but make sure you emphasize that it’s a fun, new adventure. It’s helpful if you can find some children’s books about going to the dentist. You can even do a pretend “exam” on them and let them do one on you.

When your child arrives at our Vienna dental office, we will go out of our way to make sure that they have an enjoyable experience. Our team is caring and gentle, and we will never begin any treatment until we know your child is completely comfortable with us.