Pediatric dental services, explained simply.

From the first check-up to orthodontics: everything we do to care for your child's smile in North Lauderdale, FL.

Preventive care

Prevention is the best medicine

Healthy habits start early. Every check-up keeps small problems from becoming big ones. We recommend a visit every six months.

Pediatric dental check-up room with a TV at The Tooth Fairy HQ in North Lauderdale, FL

Complete exam

We check teeth, gums, jaw and bite, and keep an eye on growth and habits like thumb-sucking.

Professional cleaning

We remove plaque, tartar and stains, then floss, polish and apply fluoride. It doesn't hurt, and if your child feels nervous we slow down.

Digital X-rays

Only when needed, based on each child's cavity risk. We use lead aprons and thyroid collars to keep exposure very low.

Fluoride treatments

A varnish or gel applied in a few minutes that strengthens enamel and helps stop early decay.

Dental sealants

A thin protective coating on the deep grooves of the molars, right where most cavities start.

Home care coaching

We show kids and parents how to brush and floss the right way, with tricks to make it fun.

Restorative & cosmetic

We save every tooth we can

When a tooth needs help, we assess the decay with an exam and X-rays, then choose a treatment that works well and looks natural.

Pediatric restorative dentistry treatment area with kid-friendly dental chairs at The Tooth Fairy HQ

Tooth-colored fillings

Mercury-free fillings that blend in with the natural tooth. Ideal for small cavities.

Pulp therapy

If decay or an injury reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, we treat it (pulpotomy or pulpectomy) to save it.

Pediatric crowns

Stainless steel crowns protect a weakened baby tooth until the adult tooth arrives. Placed in a single visit.

Space maintainers

If a baby tooth is lost too early, they hold the space so the adult tooth can come in where it should.

Extractions

Only when necessary: severe decay, infection, or a tooth blocking the adult one from coming in.

Play area for children in the waiting room of The Tooth Fairy HQ pediatric dental office
Comfort & sedation

Nervous kids are welcome

We go at their pace and explain every step. For very anxious children or longer treatments, we offer options like nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”), which helps them relax.

  • Play area in the waiting room
  • Rooms with TVs to keep them entertained
  • Sedation options when needed
Orthodontics

A healthy bite from the start

We check how their teeth and jaws are growing, and treat problems early when it helps.

Concerns we treat

  • Crowded teethNot enough room for every tooth.
  • Gaps between teethVisible spaces between teeth.
  • Open biteFront teeth don't meet when the mouth closes.
  • Deep overbiteUpper teeth cover too much of the lower ones.
  • UnderbiteLower front teeth sit ahead of the upper ones.
  • OverjetUpper front teeth stick out noticeably.
  • Missing lateral incisorsThe teeth next to the front ones are missing.

Phase-One (early) treatment

We correct growth issues early to make future treatment easier.

Treatment without braces

In some cases, the bite can be corrected without braces. We'll tell you if it's an option for your child.

Sports mouthguards

Custom protection for worry-free play

We make mouthguards from a mold of your child's teeth for a precise, comfortable fit. Recommended for football, basketball, baseball, soccer, biking, skateboarding and more.

🚑 Dental emergency? Call us right away or see what to do on the way.

📞 954-324-3000

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