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When seeking out true “anxiety-free dentistry near me” in the Spring, Texas area, it is important to know there isn’t a silver bullet. An office that is trusted and supports your child’s most pleasant and non-intimidating experience is built on many different things. For starters, as a pediatric dental practice, we treat children and children only. When you do something often enough and long enough, you tend to get really good at it.
Led by our dentist, Dr. Mona Houshiar, the team at Mona Dental for Kids knows how to care for the unique needs and characteristics of children. We are also proudly certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). Parents and caregivers have peace of mind in our unique and extensive experience with caring for children. They also trust that any products and technologies we use will be safe and appropriate for their kids. “Helpers” such as sedation dentistry support our team’s ability to provide the best possible care for your child.
This term refers to medications that may be administered to keep your child relaxed during treatment. Many people may know sedation at the dentist’s office as “laughing gas” or nitrous oxide. However, sedation dentistry is so much more than laughing gas. It is one method that we offer to potentially calm your child or help to put aside any fears they may have about the unknown or certain aspects of the dental visit. These methods also include oral sedation.
This process is straightforward. Your child will simply take a prescription liquid medication by mouth or orally prior to their procedure in the office. This liquid medication will help to keep your child relaxed. So they will not fidget or be worried during treatment. This allows us to safely and efficiently complete any dental work they may need, be it a routine hygiene appointment, dental cleaning, or a much more complex restorative dentistry procedure. Unlike deeper forms of sedation, your child remains awake and able to respond to any commands and communicate with Dr. Houshiar or other members of our team.
Your child is one of a kind. It is essential for us to get to know their needs prior to recommending any “adjuncts” or supports like sedation dentistry. Generally, the best candidates for oral sedation are those kids with mild to moderate dental fear or apprehension. It is also a great solution for children with special needs who may have a tough time sitting through a lengthy treatment.
Our ABPD-certified practice is standing by to fill in any blanks that you may have about options to fight anxiety during dental visits. A kind, non-judgmental team that knows how to work and communicate with children goes far to imbue trust and inspire comfort. But our exceptional team is one of many solutions available at our office in Spring, TX, to ensure the start of this journey of lifelong oral health is a smooth and stress-free one. Call (832) 662-3008 to speak with us and to schedule your child’s visit.
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