Pediatric Dental Health

Focusing on preventive oral healthcare and education for children and adolescents

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cavities (tooth decay) are the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.

Did you know?

Dental decay in baby teeth can negatively affect permanent teeth.
Poor dental hygiene as a child can lead to future dental and other health problems.
By age 5, 50% of children have at least one cavity.

That’s why DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services (DMG CRS) offers dental health services with a focus on preventive care and oral health education. Serving all children in your family, our pediatric dentist and hygienist are experienced in providing oral healthcare to children with special needs from infancy through age 21. DMG CRS’ pediatric dentist provides individualized care and treatment plans with the goal of maintaining the health of your child’s teeth, gums, and mouth through the various stages of childhood.

Led by a pediatric dentist, DMG CRS provides the following preventive dental services to pediatric patients: