Dental Sleep Medicine
Dental Sleep Medicine As health care providers, our priority is keeping you and your family healthy. During each new patient exam your dentist will conduct an airway/sleep screening. First, parents/patients will have a short sleep questionnaire to fill out in addition to the medical history forms which will be used as part of the dental […]
At Home Care
Caring for your child’s teeth at home. Teaching your child the proper way to care for their teeth is critical. That’s why a good portion of your child’s regular visit is spent teaching them proper brushing and flossing techniques, and about the different tools they can use at home to help take care of their […]
Space Maintainers
Space Maintainers A space maintainer is a custom-made dental appliance, either removable or cemented into a child’s mouth to keep the necessary space open to allow for a permanent tooth to erupt and come into place. Baby teeth are important to the development of the teeth, jaw bones and muscles and help to guide permanent […]
Extractions
Extractions Our doctors may extract a tooth for a variety of reasons. In cases where infection or restoration of the tooth is in question, the option of extracting a tooth may be necessary to ensure the patients overall health. Some individuals may need extraction of permanent teeth and sometimes even baby teeth need to be […]
Caries Arresting Medicament
Caries Arresting Medicament (Silver Diamine Fluoride) Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an FDA approved antibiotic liquid substance clinically applied to a child’s teeth to help prevent tooth cavities (or caries) from forming, growing, or spreading to other teeth. While the preferred method for treatment of teeth with decay is removing the decay and placing a […]
Crowns
Crowns A crown is the prescribed course of treatment when the a tooth cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. Because it encases the entire tooth surface to strengthen, protect and restore the tooth structure it to its original shape and size, your doctors at Tiny Tooth Village may fit one of […]
Dental Emergencies
Dental Emeregencies If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, please contact us at 317-329-7373. If your child is in severe pain, visit a 24/7 emergency office right away if we unavailable to assist you. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s permanent tooth. At […]
Sealants
Sealants Your Tiny Tooth Village dentist may recommend preventive sealants to help protect your child’s teeth from cavities. Sealants are a thin protective layer applied to the pits and fissures (depressions and grooves) of the back teeth to help prevent cavities. This tooth-colored coating is painted over caries susceptible surfaces and can prevent plaque and […]
Fillings
Fillings A filling or restoration may be necessary for the treatment of decay in a tooth. Each tooth is evaluated for defects in the surface of the tooth through a manual exam and a thorough radiographic evaluation. Tooth decay is a bacterial infection that creates a cavity or hole in the enamel or deeper Dentin […]
Dental Cleaning and Fluoride Treatments
Dental Cleaning and Fluoride Treatments Proper care for your child’s teeth and gums is vital to their overall health and their education should start early to ensure they are on the right path. That’s why we recommend a patient’s first visit with us as early as age 1 and dental cleanings and fluoride treatments for […]