Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry in Colorado Springs is one of the varied services that Centennial Dental provides the community.  Pediatric dentistry is often misunderstood, as parents who truly have their children’s best interests at the forefront of their mind will think that there is no difference between dentistry for adults and dentistry for children and adolescents.  This, however, could not be further from the truth.  There are many dental issues that are unique to this age group, and a Colorado Springs pediatric dentist, a specialist who is well versed in treating the teeth of young children.Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry

A simple way to think of this is with the difference between general practicing and pediatric medical doctors.  The best place to take children and adolescents for check-ups and physicals is the pediatrician, not because the general practitioner is incapable of providing great care for children, it simply isn’t his area of focus any more than is neurosurgery.  This same principle holds true for in Colorado Springs pediatric dentistry, and elsewhere.

Oftentimes, dentistry for adults is reactive, in that the primary focus is on fixing problems that arise, and trusting the patient to practice good oral hygiene.  Pediatric dentists, on the other hand, are more proactive, and focus instead on prevention and promoting a lifestyle of good oral hygienic habits that last a lifetime.  Further, pediatric dentists in Colorado Springs specialize in the treatment of children from infancy to adolescence.  Just like the pediatric medical doctor, the pediatric dentist has received specialized training focused on the recognition and treatment of children.  Actually, pediatric dentists receive and additional two to three years of training and study after dental school.  In that time, pediatric dentists receive training in behavioral control, growth and development, child psychology, and also the latest tecniques pertaining to the introduction (and continuation) of dental health for children.

The staff at Centennial Dental is committed to the complete health of your child and the principles of preventive dentistry.  It is the goal of Centennial Dental to provide excellent service to your family, and so earn the right to have a long-term relationship with your child, and take part in the development of great oral hygiene habits in your child.  Simply put, you will not find a better Colorado Springs pediatric dentist, because you will not find another Colorado Springs dentists office whose staff cares for your child, and your family, than Centennial Dentistry.