On the Cusp is all about the experience. We want you and your children to love the dentist and have the most positive experience possible! For children, a big needle, noisy drills, and numbness can make a dental visit seem scary. At OTC, we provide no shot, no drill dentistry that kids (and parents) love! Laser dentistry for kids can be used for both tooth and soft tissue related procedures. Local anesthesia and sutures are not required, so healing time is faster!
Procedures that utilize laser treatment:
There are many benefits to laser dentistry. Ask our board-certified dental team if laser dentistry is the right option for your child.
As you outfit your little one in every piece of safety gear allowable in the sport, make sure you include a mouth guard. They are a crucial part of your child’s uniform when it comes to protecting their teeth, gums, lips, tongue, jaw bone, and even a noted protection against concussion.
Taking your kids to the dentist used to be about as much fun as…well…taking your kids to the dentist. They’re scared and afraid it will hurt. You’re scared and know it will hurt. Then there’s the recovery time while you wait for the numbness to wear off. They can’t eat. They can’t feel their mouth. They don’t understand numbness, so it becomes a frightening experience. Add to that fact they may bite or chew on their lip due to a lack of feeling, and you’ve got a rough day ahead.
Above chicken pox, HFM disease, and even the common cold, tooth decay is the #1 disease of childhood. Cavities, decay, and tooth aches account for more missed days of school than any other than any childhood illness.