At The Kids' Place, our primary goal as a pediatric dental team is to provide quality prevention services for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. Prevention is the best way to try to maintain a healthy smile and avoid costly dental procedures in the future.
Our pediatric dental office offers top prevention and education services to our young patients in Boerne, TX and beyond. From proper brushing techniques, dietary recommendations, and regular dental visits to dental sealants and mineral treatments to help prevent tooth decay, Dr. Wilkerson and his staff strive to ensure each patient's smile stays healthy from the inside out.
We're here to help your child feel at ease during their dental visit. Our warm, inviting office provides a relaxing environment where your child can feel comfortable and calm, and our waiting area is designed to create a soothing atmosphere for kids and parents.
In addition to our comforting amenities, our team provides the following preventive care benefits:
- We teach proper brushing techniques and provide dietary recommendations to prevent tooth decay.
- Using the latest dental technologies allows us to provide pain-free, electronic anesthesia.
- Our dental sealants and fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel and protect against plaque and decay.
- Regular professional cleanings and examinations help avoid cavities and gum disease. Our dental hygienists use specialized tools to remove stubborn plaque that regular brushing cannot eliminate.
Kids' Area at the Reception
We understand that visiting the dentist can sometimes be boring for kids. That's why we have a special Kid Area at our reception! Our Kid Area has a gaming console with multiple games to entertain your child, plus a small table and chairs with activity boards specially designed for small kids. On one of the walls, you'll find a magnetic board where your child can have fun creating all sorts of designs. Another wall is covered with a sequin material that your child can use to create patterns. You can be assured your child will stay happy and entertained throughout their visit to The Kids Place!
Preventive Dental Services for Infants, Kids, and Teens
Electronic Anesthesia: Using the latest Dentalhitec anesthesia technology, Dr. Wilkerson and his team offer safe, painless injections that make treatments ultra-precise, comfortable, and controlled for every patient.
Professional Teeth Cleanings: Our skilled hygienists use state-of-the-art tools to remove plaque and tartar buildup, giving your smile a fighting chance against decay!
Mineral Treatments: We offer various mineral treatments designed to strengthen tooth enamel and preventing decay
Desensitizing Treatments For Sensitive Teeth: We offer unique treatments to reduce sensitivity to hot and cold, ensuring your child can enjoy their favorite foods without discomfort.
Facial Assessments for Kids and Teens
Facial growth assessment and monitoring are crucial in ensuring normal development and addressing potential issues as early as possible. Just like how pediatricians track overall growth, monitoring milestones in facial growth is equally important, particularly during the first two years of life.
While change might slow down as time progresses, it continues rapidly throughout adolescence. Dr. Wilkerson will closely follow facial growth and development as it impacts various aspects such as facial symmetry, aesthetics, a full smile, normal bite, TMJ function, optimal airway mechanics, and overall oral health.
By age 8, facial development is around 60% complete, and by age 12, it reaches approximately 90% completion. This makes childhood and adolescence the prime period for orthodontic treatments, as the growth rate and the ability of the facial structures to change are at their peak. Identifying and addressing problems or potential issues during this stage can significantly ease and expedite patient treatment.
Caries Risk Assessments
The Kid’s Place offers Caries Risk Assessments to help our patients prevent dental cavities. These assessments allow Dr. Wilkerson to identify any present risk factors that may lead to dental decay, and provide customized education and guidelines on prevention. By finding the factors that lead to the cavities, the process of eliminating those factors will decrease the number of fillings needed, decreasing expense and pain in the future.
A caries risk assessment places each child into one of three categories: low, moderate, and high. The guidelines are then broken down into each category and based on the child’s age. These guidelines assist in establishing a personalized, preventive dentistry program for your child which might include sealants, minerale supplements, changes in nutrition, and frequent check-ups and cleanings.
Top Preventive Care & Dental Cleanings in Boerne, Texas
Are you looking for a new pediatric dentist? Our teeth cleanings are designed to keep your child's smile healthy for life! Call us today to schedule your dental cleaning or preventive care appointment and experience The Kid's Place's fun and caring environment. We can't wait to meet you and your little one!