- Dental ExaminationFor your child’s first visit to Central Jersey Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we like to do a comprehensive examination. This includes looking at your child’s teeth along with the supporting structures of the gums. The dentist will also address your child’s oral hygiene, as well as clean your child’s teeth. We will look at your child’s bite and will only take X-rays if necessary. This is the optimal time to ask questions about your child’s mouth and teeth.
- X-raysDental x-rays are very safe and the amount of radiation from dental x-rays is very small. Our office uses digital x-rays, which minimizes radiation and restricts the x-ray beam to the area of interest. Dental radiographs represent a far smaller risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem.
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental SealantsDental sealants work to prevent cavities by sealing pits and fissures that naturally occur in molars. Sealants “seal off” the pit and fissure of your molars to prevent food and plaque from collecting and forming cavities.
- CrownsIf your child fractures or knocks out a tooth, you may store the tooth or fragments in a clean container of milk. If milk is not available, you may use the child’s saliva to store the tooth. Never use water to transport a broken or knocked-out tooth. You must visit the dentist immediately to prevent infection and other complications that are brought on by chipped or knocked-out teeth. If the tooth is knocked out, only touch the crown of the tooth and not the root. Your pediatric dentist will be able to repair your child’s tooth.
- Root Canal Treatment
- Oral SurgeryImpacted Teeth – An impacted tooth is a tooth that does not fully erupt above the gums. This is typically caused by overcrowding, your jaw is too small for all of your teeth or the tooth is erupting in the wrong direction. Not all impacted teeth require oral surgery.
- OrthodonticsAt Central Jersey Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics we are fully committed to your child’s dental needs and are available to talk with you to address any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us during office hours by phone or e-mail and one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members will be more than happy to assist you.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign® treatment uses a series of virtually invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that allow you to smile more during treatment as well as after. Every 2-3 weeks, patients move to a new set of aligners that help to gradually move teeth into their proper position. Invisalign clear aligners are made with 3D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective.
- BracesWe are pleased to offer a unique pediatric & orthodontic dental experience that is affordable, interactive, and fun, combining the right mix of personal care, high-technology, and continuing education. Dr. Backhaus and Dr. Overcash maintain a commitment to their patients in every facet of their practice including kids dentistry and braces.
- Teeth Whitening