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North Houston Pediatric Dental Care

Are you looking for a pediatric dentist in North Houston? Why not bring the entire family to North Houston Dentistry instead? Dr. Sasan Bastani is a general dentist who provides comprehensive oral health services for all ages…including children!

When Should My Child Have Their First Checkup?

Pediatricians and pediatric dental experts all recommend that your child see a dentist for his or her first checkup by their first birthday or when their first tooth erupts (whichever comes first.)

While these appointments may seem insignificant compared to dental checkups for older children, they’re important in regard to:

• Giving parents information and resources to limit their child’s risk of common dental concerns
• Establishing a positive outlook on dental care, rather than linking trips to the dentist with something scary or painful (like waiting to see a dentist until your child has a cavity)
• Lowering the rate of childhood tooth decay
• Intercepting common developmental concerns, such as those related to orthodontics and speech

Will My Child Need X-rays?

Taking digital X-rays at periodic intervals allows us to evaluate your child’s oral development and placement of their teeth. Not only is Dr. Bastani screening for cavities, but we’re also ensuring that teeth are coming in where they ought to. If something like a displaced tooth or cyst is noted, we can take appropriate steps.

Most children have X-rays taken once per year.

If Your Child Needs Treatment

Our Houston Dentist tries to help your child avoid needing dental work through regular preventative cleanings, fluoride treatments, oral hygiene counseling, and diagnostic X-rays. But occasionally, cavities happen.