Pediatric Dentist in Lawrence, MA

A child's first dental check-up is recommended by the age of 1, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends visiting the pediatric dentist every six months starting with the first birthday.

Starting early helps your child feel comfortable at the dentist and gives our team the chance to support a healthy smile from the very beginning. Talking with your child about the visit ahead of time can make the first appointment even more enjoyable.

We begin by reviewing your child's medical and dental health history form with you. Our team then gets to know your child, explains what will happen during the visit, and shows them the tools we use to keep their smile healthy. Parents are welcome to accompany their child, which allows you to see us at work and talk through dental findings and treatment needs directly with the doctor.

Your child receives a thorough head and neck exam and an evaluation of the teeth and gums. Radiographs are taken when needed, and if no treatment is needed, your child's teeth are cleaned and a fluoride treatment is provided. Please bring your dental insurance card and arrive a little early to complete initial paperwork.

Our full range of pediatric dental services allows you to visit one office for all of your child's oral care needs:

• Preventive and diagnostic dentistry: Oral evaluations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, digital radiographs, and dental sealants lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. We also teach children and parents how to care for teeth at home between visits.
• Restorative dentistry: Cavity fillings, bonding, root canals, and pediatric dental crowns restore damaged teeth to proper health.
• Interceptive orthodontics: Simple appliances such as space maintainers, habit appliances, and distalizers can correct early orthodontic concerns and may help reduce the need for future orthodontic treatment.
• Orthodontics: We offer both clear and metal braces to align teeth and bite, along with retainers that keep smiles in place once braces have done their job.
• Sedation and anesthesia: Options range from nitrous oxide to oral sedation, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia, helping children feel relaxed and comfortable during treatment.

During regular office hours, call our Lawrence office at 978-682-3342, and our team will give immediate attention to your child's situation and arrange to see them as soon as possible. Urgent care is available when a tooth needs treatment to be saved or your child is in severe pain, such as a knocked out permanent tooth, a broken tooth, facial swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding.

If our office is closed, call 978-296-4964, listen to the recorded instructions, and leave a message describing the emergency so we can get back to you. For a severe or life-threatening situation, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

Dental and orthodontic benefits are based on the agreement your employer negotiated with your insurance carrier, so reviewing your insurance benefit booklet is a helpful first step. Many plans include orthodontic coverage. Please bring your insurance card to your first appointment or consultation so we can help you understand how your plan applies to your child's treatment.

We provide an estimate of your insurance coverage at the time of treatment, based on the information your insurance company shares with us, and we file all insurance claims as a courtesy to our patients. In some cases, health savings account funds can also be used for orthodontics.

Our team is happy to assist with questions about financial policies and financing options before treatment begins.