Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  We try very hard to make your child’s treatment physically comfortable and enjoyable. All of our care is based on the behavior management technique Tell-Show-Do. This management technique prepares your child for dental treatment by telling and showing your child what we are going to do before we do it. During all visits, we believe in giving your child lots of praise. We begin the first visit by introducing the office environment and the staff. For children two and above, we recommend an oral examination, a cleaning, the application of fluoride, and any necessary radiographs  (x-rays). After a thorough study of our findings, we will prepare and discuss a treatment plan for your child’s dental needs. This plan will provide guidance on dental and oral development, fluoride status, non-nutritive oral habits, injury prevention, oral hygiene, and the effects of diet on the dentition. Although no restorative work is performed at this time, emergency needs will be assessed and treated if appropriate.
• X-rays
  Panoramic X-rays capture the entire mouth in a two-dimensional image with a single X-ray. These X-rays are used to detect positions of un-erupted teeth, abscesses and other problems. They are also used for planning orthodontic treatment and to evaluate growth and development.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  95 percent of kids should be every 6 months without any delays.  Some will require 3 month exam and cleanings due to high risk factors and poor hygiene.  For prevention of dental problems.  Kids develop decay sooner than adult teeth and do not give signs of discomfort when a small cavity develops.  Hence prevention visits every 3-6 months. We hope you share in our belief that regular oral health maintenance is a sound investment in your child’s overall health. To maintain optimum oral health, we recommend that your child be seen every  six months for a continuing care appointment that includes an oral examination, a cleaning, the application of fluoride, and any necessary radiographs (x-rays). Preventive care will help prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.   At continuing care time you will be asked to update your child’s dental, medical, and social history which may have changed since the last visit. We will examine and treat your child as we did at the first visit and discuss the findings with you.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Cleaning and Fluoride: Teeth are cleaned to remove plaque (bacteria) and calculus (hard plaque) that can cause gum disease and tooth decay. Topical fluoride is applied to the teeth to make them stronger and more resistant to tooth decay. A thorough cleaning and fluoride treatment every six months has been shown to be an extremely effective way to prevent dental disease.
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants: The chewing surfaces of children’s teeth are the most susceptible to cavities and least benefited by fluorides. Sealants (plastic coatings) are applied to the tops of teeth and are highly effective in preventing tooth decay.
• Space Maintainers
  Pulp Treatment: is necessary when decay has spread to the nerve of the tooth. The procedure consists of treating the nerve of the tooth to avoid extracting the tooth. Extractions: are done only as a last resort. If a primary molar is removed prematurely, a space maintainer will be placed. Teeth may also be extracted for orthodontic reasons.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Keep the tooth moist at all times. Hold the tooth by the crown, and if the tooth is dirty, rinse it in water. Do not scrub the tooth or remove any attached tissue fragments. The tooth must not be left outside the mouth to dry. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If it cannot be replaced in the socket, put it in one of the following: (1.) emergency tooth preservation kit HANKS BALANCED SALT SOLUTION, (2.) milk, (3.) mouth (next to the cheek), (4.) if none of these are available, use water with a pinch of salt. Bring the patient (and don’t forget the tooth!) to the pediatric dental office as soon as possible. If this accident occurred after normal business hours, immediately activate the emergency on-call number to obtain specific instructions. Ideally, this tooth needs to be reimplanted as soon as possible.
• Dental Bonding

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Ada Reyes was born in El Salvador and moved to Cartersville, Georgia when she was eight years old. She attended Berry College where she majored in International Studies. While working at a pediatric dental office, she realized her passion for dentistry and her love of working with children and decided to go back to school and attended Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. Following dental school, Dr. Reyes completed an additional two years of training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Iowa.   Dr. Reyes loves volunteering, while at Creighton University, she traveled to the Dominican Republic to provide dental care to children and adults in need. During her time in residency, she has also been involved in providing dental care education and services to children. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).   Dr. Reyes is excited to become part of the Pediatric and orthodontics dental team and be moving back to Georgia. She is happily married and is expecting her first baby. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling and being outdoors.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Most people are familiar with the use of clear aligners to straighten teeth instead of braces.  Invisalign and Clear Correct are well known providers of the technology.  Over the years, the use of the clear aligners technology has continued to grow in terms of the number of orthodontic patients whose cases can be treated using the technology. Prior to 2000, if a patient required orthodontic treatment, metal brackets were the only option.  Metal brackets work perfectly fine to straighten teeth, however, they require a few lifestyle adjustments. Since they are made of metal, they are inherently uncomfortable in the mouth.…
• Braces
  The best orthodontist is the one able to inspire trust and a sense of tranquility. But going beyond this rather subjective criterion, parents should look at how orthodontists do their job. Since this is difficult to do, an idea would be to be aware of how braces are attached and then ask the orthodontist for details. The Standard Steps to Follow When putting braces on, orthodontist procedures imply two stages: the placement and the bonding. The steps your kids' orthodontist will follow are: teeth polishing with a non-flavored paste application of a cheek retractor - it enables a dry field to operate on and a…

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Ask about custom made athletic mouthguards, nightguards if your jaw hurts in the mornings, and custom made whitening trays.
• Cosmetic Dentistry