{"id":771,"date":"2018-11-27T12:58:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T18:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryforkids.info\/?p=771"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:26:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T18:26:16","slug":"pediatric-dentists-family-dentists-choosing-the-right-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentistryforkids.info\/blog\/2018\/11\/pediatric-dentists-family-dentists-choosing-the-right-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentists & Family Dentists: Choosing The Right One"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to choosing the best dental health route for your child, there is a lot to consider. It\u2019s important to look for a place that will properly develop your child\u2019s teeth as well as make them feel welcome when they come in for appointments. When deciding whether a family dentist or a pediatric dentist, here are the things you should take into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Training And Education For Pediatric Dentists<\/span><\/h2>\n

Every dentist has to go through nearly the exact same training to become certified. Every dentist has to obtain their undergraduate degree before moving onto dental school to earn their Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or their Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD). From there, newly licensed dentists have a handful of options to choose from. They can either join a practice, open their own, go on to earn their PhD,  or go on to specialize in one of the <\/span>nine dental specialties<\/span><\/a> available. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dentists who wish to become pediatric dentists must complete two more years of school through a residency program. During these two years, they focus on dental growth and development for children, preventative dental care, child behavior studies, and treatment of children with special needs. Every one of our doctors completed their training at highly regarded institutions throughout the United States. You can learn more about Drs. Barsetti, Percival, and Whittemore\u2019s post-graduate training <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Choose A Pediatric Dentist?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The extended training and education that pediatric dentists receive diversifies their skill sets with children of all age. Here are some advantages you and your child will benefit from with a pediatric dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offices And Tools Made For Children<\/span><\/h3>\n

Family dentists generally use universal tools that are made for all sizes of mouths. Pediatric dentists have specially designed tools that are more kid-friendly. Not only that, we make sure that our Ankeny and Des Moines offices create an environment for a kid to be a kid in! Details like these can make a large difference in a child\u2019s comfort level when visiting the dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interceptive And Anticipatory Dental Care<\/span><\/h3>\n

As mentioned before, part of a pediatric dentist\u2019s focus is to make sure that your child <\/span>grows <\/span><\/i>into their teeth. As baby teeth and adult teeth are coming in and out of their mouths, attention to detail is needed to make sure that proper growth is occurring. Drs. Barsetti, Percival, and Whittemore specialize in <\/span>interceptive orthodontics<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>anticipatory guidance<\/span><\/a> for children of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dental Care For Special Needs Children<\/span><\/h3>\n

Providing dental care for special needs children can be difficult for dentists who do not have the proper training. That is why pediatric dentists specialize for these types of situations. If you are the parent of a special needs child, <\/span>contact us<\/span><\/a> today to learn more about how we can make your child as comfortable as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schedule Your Child\u2019s Dental Appointment Today<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you still haven\u2019t had the chance to meet our newest dentist, Dr. Percival, <\/span>get to know him here<\/span><\/a>! Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa\u2019s dental and administrative team look forward to seeing you child at our offices! If your child is a first time patient with us, complete our <\/span>New Patient Consent Form<\/span><\/a> before coming in for an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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