Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Pediatric dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. Digital radiographs and lead aprons are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Tooth decay often occurs on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The good news is that sealants can help protect these surfaces from tooth decay and improve your chances to stay filling-free.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or saliva, not water. Because time is essential, please call the office.
• Restorative Dentistry
  A pediatric dentist, like Dr. McCoy, Dr. Lawson, Dr. Veena, and Dr. Haught are practitioners who, after becoming a general dentist (often called a family dentist), has completed at least an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children’s dental services. Specialty education includes child psychology, behavior guidance, preventive techniques, pediatric sedation, hospital dentistry, restorative dentistry, and the treatment of children with special needs. Our doctors have gone beyond the requirements of a Pediatric Dental Specialist, becoming credentialed by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and all have hospital privileges at Maine Medical Center for advanced treatment needs.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  “I always get a charge out of talking scared kids through treatment,” says Dr. Mike. “That’s how I knew I needed to be a Pediatric Dentist.” Dr. Mike also loves the variety of his job: operating room treatment, sedation dentistry, minor oral surgery, laser dentistry, and orthodontics, for example.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Braces
  With early evaluation and diagnosis, children can achieve optimal orthodontic results. Early treatment provides a range of benefits and often means that a patient can avoid surgery or other serious complications.

General

• General Dentistry
  Dr. Veena Vaidyanathan is a pediatric dentist with a passion for helping children maintain healthy and happy smiles. Her dedication to pediatric patients and their families is remarkable. Dr. Veena earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the Pacific. She attended the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with Lutheran Medical Center in Jackson, Michigan. She then earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, while completing a residency in Pediatric Dentistry.