Laser Dentistry
No Shots, No Drill!
Dental Care for Every Kid
Preventive Pediatric Dental Services
Preventive care is the key to lifelong dental health. In our Peoria, AZ, office, we love to teach our patients and their parents proper hygiene techniques that keep each child’s developmental level — physical, intellectual, and emotional — in mind. When we see your child for their routine cleaning and exam, our dentists will explain their findings and recommendations. Our staff is always happy to answer your questions!
Our Therapy Dogs
We have many therapy dogs in our practice. These emotional support animals are here to help make your child’s visit more enjoyable and relaxing!
Juno
12 years old Shih Tzu that has been working as a therapy dog for 10 years, in 3 different practices
Gracie & Luca
Gracie is a old Maltipoo and her brother Luca has been therapy dogs for 2 years
Ruby
Ruby is playful and still a pup in training to become a therapy dog. Ruby is a miniature goldendoodle
Olly & Oddie
Olly and Oddie are siblings and live with Dr. Tran both are Frenchies.
Francies (blue) & Cece (red)
Cece and Francis love to cuddle and keep kids relaxed as they are both in training as well. They are both Shih Tzu and come from the same breeder not quite related but are step siblings. Cece and Francis are step siblings to Luca and Gracie.
Ask us about a FREE dental exam for children 16 months old and younger!
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays allow your dentist to visualize areas that we cannot see during a general examination. They allow us to monitor tooth and jaw growth and even decay. By utilizing digital technology, your child is exposed to 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. The images are visible immediately on our computers. We can easily show you our findings and save the images for later comparison, print them, or send them to a specialist.
Fluoride Treatment
As we all know, fluoride treatment helps prevent tooth decay. While we all have contact with it through foods and water, this treatment is a more concentrated form. It’s completely safe and recommended for children.
Dental Sealants
Molars are difficult to completely clean with brushing and flossing. The chewing surfaces have grooves and depressions that can retain debris that causes cavities. Dental sealants are applied to these surfaces to protect the enamel and block plaque. Sealants may protect your child’s teeth from decay for up to 10 years!
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Remember the days of silver fillings? Today, we use tooth-colored fillings that are much less noticeable. Your child will smile with confidence, and even the most amazing laughs won’t reveal any tell-tale fillings.
Extractions
Removal of a tooth may be advised if the tooth is:
- Affected by gum disease
- Significantly decayed or damaged
- Stuck (impacted)
- Affected by trauma
- Delayed (primary tooth must be removed for the permanent tooth to erupt)
- Requested to be removed for orthodontic treatment
Dr. Tran will do whatever they can to ensure the comfort of your child during the extraction. Please read the post-extraction instructions carefully.
Crowns
If a tooth is severely damaged or has decay that is too advanced for filling material, we may place a crown. A crown, or cap, will cover the tooth to restore its function. We will discuss the need for a crown and the available options based on tooth placement.
Restorations
We do our best to ensure that your child’s primary teeth are preserved until they fall out naturally. If your child requires extensive treatment or special care, Dr. Tran works with a Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist to provide general anesthesia in an outpatient hospital setting. We will discuss this fully if it is necessary for your child.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer two types of sedation dentistry:
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, may be used to reduce anxiety and enable a nervous child to relax enough to receive treatment or extensive treatment.
General anesthesia may be used for children who need extensive dental services and cannot tolerate sitting still for multiple appointments. It also may be used for children with intellectual, behavioral, or physical disabilities that make it difficult for them to receive treatment. Our Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist administers this sedation and monitors the child throughout treatment. The child will receive the necessary treatment and have no memory of it afterward.
Special Needs Dental Care
Dr. Tran completed three additional years of training to become pediatric dentist. This training includes learning best practices for working with children with special needs. Contact us if you have questions about special needs dental care.
Emergency Dental Care
When an emergency arises, call our office right away. If the event occurs outside of our regular office hours, we can usually see the patient within 24-48 hours without any lasting damage. The exception would be severe trauma or loss of a permanent tooth.
ICON Resin Infiltration
If your child has white spots on their teeth, we can reduce and eliminate these lesions in one visit with no shots or drilling. Ask us about our ICON process!
Toothy Riddle:
Why did the Storm Trooper whiten his teeth?
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Did You Know?
Elephant tusks are the longest teeth in the world!
