Children’s Dentist – Raleigh, NC
Helping Growing Smiles Thrive
Dr. Ricke, our trusted children's dentist in Raleigh, NC, is happy to see young dental patients as well as adults and offers several kid-friendly dentistry services, from basic dental checkups and teeth cleanings to customized athletic mouthguards. Our dental team understands the importance of supporting smiles that are still developing, which is why we always take the time to help children feel comfortable in our dental office and provide them with the tools and skills they need to take care of their pearly whites on their own.
Why Choose Lake Boone Dentistry Raleigh for Children’s Dentistry?
- Friendly & Understanding Dental Team
- Experienced Dentist
- Providing Comprehensive Preventive Care
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit the dentist by the time they turn one, or when their first tooth erupts. These routine visits will not only help your child get acclimated to the dental office, but they’ll also ensure that their oral cavity is developing properly and help minimize the risk of dental problems like decay. Our team is gentle and patient, and we always do whatever we can to help children remain comfortable and at-ease during their bi-annual checkups and cleanings.
Dental Sealants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over half of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 have had at least one cavity in their permanent teeth. Decay is a common battle for children since they’re still learning how to properly brush and floss their teeth and create a good oral hygiene routine. Our team can help protect their pearly whites from decay with dental sealants, which are clear umbrella-like covers that we can place on the biting surface of their molars to make brushing away food debris easier and more effective.
Fluoride Treatments
We offer quick and pain-free fluoride treatments to help remineralize weakened enamel and even reverse early signs of decay. Dental enamel, which is the outermost protective layer of teeth that guards the more sensitive layers underneath, can erode for a variety of reasons. All it takes is applying a topical varnish to their teeth after their routine cleaning!
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Cavities are a common struggle for adults and children alike, so don’t be surprised if your child experiences decay. Fortunately, even if that happens, we offer quick and natural-looking tooth-colored fillings to restore the structure of your child’s tooth and prevent a cavity from turning into an infection. Using a custom-shaded composite resin material, we’ll fill the cleaned area of the affected tooth, keeping harmful oral bacteria from eating further into the structure of the tooth and minimizing any sensitivity they may have felt as a result of the decay.
Athletic Mouthguards
Does your child play contact sports like football or soccer? We can help you avoid an unexpected visit to the emergency dentist with one of our customized athletic mouthguards specially designed to protect their teeth and oral cavity on the field. Due to their custom fit, your child will be able to easily breathe and speak as they run, jump, and dodge, allowing them to have a better time doing what they love.