Children’s Dentistry of Texas specializes in treating children from infancy through their teenage years, including children with special health care needs. Located at 1601 Main Street, Suite 307 in Richmond next to OakBend Medical Center on Highway 90, Children’s Dentistry of Texas’ top priority is caring for children’s dental health through education, prevention, positive encouragement and quality treatment.
The specially trained, kid-friendly team listens to questions and concerns about oral health and gives parents the necessary information to make an informed decision. They want each child’s visit to be a fun, educational and positive experience in a dental environment they love to visit. Children’s Dentistry of Texas accepts Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and insurances and allows parents in treatment rooms. They also offer laughing gas and oral and IV sedation, as well as extended hours with Saturday appointments.
As a guide for dental trauma, Children’s Dentistry of Texas stresses the importance of wearing a mouth guard when playing contact sports. When a child has chipped or broken teeth, locate the broken fragment, gently rinse the child’s mouth with water and apply cold compress to the area. Then, contact a pediatric dentist.
For a knocked out baby tooth, contact a pediatric dentist immediately. Gently rinse the child’s mouth with water and apply cold compress to reduce swelling. Do not replant baby teeth, as it may damage the developing permanent tooth.
For a knocked out permanent tooth, gently rinse the tooth and contact a pediatric dentist immediately. Place the tooth back in its socket or in a container of milk or the child’s saliva and bring to the pediatric dentist. Immediate action may save the tooth.
Visit www.childrensdentistryoftexas.com or call 281-238-GRIN for more information.