Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Regular dental exams and cleanings are essential for maintaining your child’s oral health. Therefore, during these appointments, Dr. Clark carefully examines your child’s teeth and gums to detect early signs of decay, misalignment, or other dental issues. Furthermore, cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup, reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease. Moreover, Dr. Clark also provides fluoride treatments and dental sealants to protect your child’s teeth.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  In addition to the examination, Dr. Clark will provide a comprehensive dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. She can also apply a fluoride treatment to strengthen your baby’s teeth and protect them from decay. Furthermore, Dr. Clark will then discuss any further treatment that may be necessary and provide information about how to keep your baby’s smile healthy.
• Fluoride Treatment
  At Dentistry for Children, we understand that a healthy smile is essential for your child’s overall well-being. That’s why we offer professional fluoride treatment in Midlothian and Cedar Hill, Texas, as part of our comprehensive pediatric dental care services. Dr. Shelly Clark, our experienced pediatric dentist, is dedicated to providing gentle and effective fluoride treatments to help protect your child’s teeth from decay and promote long-lasting oral health.
• Dental Sealants
  Your child’s dental health is essential, and as a parent, you want to ensure they have access to the best oral care. One preventative measure you may consider is our dental sealants in Cedar Hill and Midlothian, TX. These thin, plastic coatings are applied to teeth to act as a barrier, protecting them against decay-causing bacteria.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Knocked Out Permanent Tooth: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk, NOT water. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Braces

General

• General Dentistry
  Dr. Merila Atarodi, known as “Dr. A,” is a board-certified pediatric dentist. After receiving her DDS degree, she moved to Rochester, NY, where she completed a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, and a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Eastman Institute For Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY. After finishing her pediatric residency program, she moved to Louisville, KY, and worked as a full-time faculty at the University of Louisville. During the three-year period of her academic career, she trained many dental students and residents. She then moved to Dallas in 2015 and has been a part of Dr. Clark’s team since then. Dr. Atarodi has a very caring and compassionate personality and believes that all children deserve to have excellent care. During her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.