We are a locally-owned and committed to serving our South Austin community. We strive to make all
our patients feel at home in our clinic. We believe that all kids deserve caring, individual
treatment.
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General Dentist for Children,
General Dentist for Kids,
Fluoride Treatments,
Digital X-Rays,
Emergency Children’s Dentist,
Dental Cleanings,
School Dental Exams,
Dental Sealants,
Dental Restorations,
Athletic Mouthguards,
Kidz Dental.
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Dr. Erica McConley is a native Texan, and graduated from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a degree in Biology. She then continued her studies at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she received intensive training in all facets of general dentistry.
Our pediatric dentists are specialized in helping you and your child care for their developing oral health. Pediatric dentists specialize in the various development stages of teeth through your child’s early years and teens.
Many parents do not put a lot of emphasis on dental care during their baby’s first few years of life. That’s because there is a common misconception that, since the baby teeth will fall out anyway, they aren’t really an important aspect of raising a healthy child. This is a very widespread misunderstanding, and it can lead to serious dental health issues for your child later.
At our office, we use a quick brush-on fluoride varnish. After the application, we will ask your child not to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes to allow the fluoride to fully absorb and form a protective barrier.
Digital X-rays offer countless improvements over the results of traditional X-rays. After the sensor has taken an image of your teeth, it is instantly projected onto the office screen where your dentist can view it.
Our office offers emergency dental services any time day or night. However, knowing when to call 911 or when to come straight to your dentist will take your parental instincts.
We recommend dental cleanings every six months to prevent decay. For high-risk patients, we may offer cleanings every three months. Your child’s teeth will be cleaned and polished by our highly-trained staff. We will also go over proper brushing and flossing with you and your child.
During your child’s back-to-school dental visit, the dentist is likely to take X-rays to see how your child’s teeth are developing. They’ll also use this as an opportunity to look at the roots of your child’s tooth and make sure they are healthy. X-rays will only be taken as necessary and your child may not require them.
Dental sealants are used to protect the chewing surface of teeth from decay. They are used on the surface of the permanent back teeth, the premolars and molars, to help protect these teeth from decay that will occur from chewing and eating food regularly.
There are many instances when your child may damage a tooth. Some common examples include playground accidents, sports accidents, and general decay that has led to a weakened tooth that is more easily damaged.
If your child plays any kind of sport where a mouthguard is recommended or required, it’s suggested that you talk with a dentist about getting a mouthguard custom formed to their teeth. With advanced tools and technology to fit a mouthguard to their teeth, your dentist will be able to make one that is comfortable, form-fitting, and stays in place.
Una emergencia dental es una situación que requiere la atención inmediata de un profesional de la odontología. Si su hijo tiene una emergencia odontológica o dental, le recomendamos que se comunique a nuestro consultorio lo antes posible. Nuestro equipo le agendará una cita con el dentista tan pronto como podamos para que su hijo pueda recibir la atención que necesita.
Si su hijo ha sufrido un traumatismo en la cabeza o el cuello, le recomendamos que visite la sala de emergencias o su médico de atención primaria antes de acudir al dentista, aún si su sonrisa haya sufrido daños.
A su hijo le empezarán a salir los dientes de leche durante los primeros 6 meses de vida. A los 6 o 7 años, comenzarán a perder estos dientes de leche y les saldrán los dientes permanentes. Debido a este conocido hecho de la vida, muchas personas comparten la idea errónea de que la salud dental durante los primeros años no es tan importante. Sin embargo, esto no podría estar más lejos de la verdad.
Si bien su hijo perderá sus dientes de leche, los malos hábitos dentales durante sus primeros años de vida solo conducirán más adelante a malos hábitos dentales. Aunque muchos padres consideran que los dientes de leche son algo temporal que, de todos modos, se reemplazarán fácilmente, cuidarlos bien es fundamental, ya que juegan un papel muy importante en la salud general del niño. Unos dientes sanos permiten comer/masticar correctamente y ayudan a mantener una buena nutrición. Permiten un habla y una pronunciación adecuadas y, además, ayudan a guiar la erupción de los dientes permanentes.
Dos de las medidas preventivas más importantes, aunque básicas, proporcionadas en Kidz Dental son las limpiezas y los exámenes dentales regulares.
Durante la cita de limpieza dental y examen de su hijo, nuestro equipo dental:
Toma radiografías digitales de los dientes de su hijo para su evaluación
Limpia los dientes de su hijo eliminando cualquier placa de cálculo, que puede provocar caries y enfermedad periodontal.
Usa hilo dental y pule los dientes para un acabado suave y una sonrisa brillante
Como padre, debe mantenerse al día con muchas cosas para asegurarse de que su hijo esté en el mejor camino para convertirse en un adulto saludable. Sin embargo, una cosa que nunca debe ignorarse o subestimarse es la importancia de enseñarles acerca de una buena higiene dental. Si bien puede parecer menos urgente que algunas otras cosas en su lista de tareas pendientes, enseñar una buena higiene dental desde una edad temprana es esencial para la preservación y la salud a largo plazo de los dientes y las encías de su hijo.
