Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

General Info

Our office specializes in care for infants, children, adolescents, and those with special needs. Every child is treated with personalized care to achieve a great experience. text-class-7">Dr. Myers Dr. Andrea Myers is thrilled to be practicing in Springfield. She completed her Bachelor's of Science and Doctorate of Dental Surgery at The Ohio State University. While in dental school she found her love of working with children and continued her education by specializing in Pediatric Dentistry. She then moved to Indianapolis, IN to continue her education at Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University. At Riley Children's Hospital Dr. Myers obtained her Master's degree in Pediatric Dentistry. While in her residency she was served as chief resident. Dr. Myers is happily married to her husband Phil Myers and they have twin girls that keep them very busy. First Visit Our office, as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care. The Dental Home is intended to provide a place other than the Emergency Room for parents. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle", "shot", "pull", "drill" or "hurt". Children will be anxious at their first visit if their parent is nervous about being at the dentist. The more relaxed you are the better for your child. Our staff uses child friendly terms which are much less intimidating and scary. We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. For children 2 years and under the exam and cleaning is usually completed in the parents and dentists lap. For future visits if you will have the option of staying with your child or waiting in the waiting room. Some children are able to listen and pay attention better if their parent is not in the room and the dentist can give their full attention to your child. It will be your choice whether or not you accompany them back for treatment. Our goal is to make every visit to Springfield Pediatric Dentistry a great one!

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Thu:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri - Sun	Closed

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Categories

Dentists, Pediatric Dentistry

Services/Products

Services Infant Oral Health Well-Baby checks 18 months and younger Preventive Dentistry Routine X-Rays and cleanings Sealants Fluoride Varnish Restorative Dentistry composite fillings (white) composite resin crowns (white) amalgam fillings (silver) stainless steel crowns esthetic posterior crowns pulpotomy ( baby tooth nerve treatment) Special Needs Children's Dentistry Our office and staff member are well equipped to provide quality oral health care to children with special needs Orthodontics Limited orthodontics Comprehensive orthodontics Oral Conscious Sedation Conscious Sedation is recommended for apprehensive children, very young children and children with special needs. It is used to calm your child and to reduce the anxiety or discomfort associated with dental treatments. Your child may be quite drowsy, and may even fall asleep, but they will not become unconscious. There are a variety of different medication, which can be used for conscious sedation. The doctor will prescribe the medication best suited for your child's overall health and dental treatment recommendations. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning the specific drugs we plan to give to your child. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation Some children are given nitrous oxide/oxygen or what you may know as laughing gas, to relax them for their dental treatment. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is given through a small breathing mask which is placed over the child's nose, allowing them to relax. but without putting them to sleep. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recognizes this technique as a very safe, effective technique to use for treating children's dental needs. The gas is mild, easily taken, then with normal breathing it is quickly eliminated from the body. It is non-addictive. While inhaling nitrous oxide/oxygen, your child remains fully conscious and keeps all natural reflexes. Hospital Dentistry text-class-29">General anesthesia is recommended for children who have extensive amounts of treatment that needs completed, very young children with treatment needs that are unable to cooperate, and children with special needs. The anesthesia is completed at Springfield Regional Medical Center. An anesthesiologist will administer the anesthesia and monitor your child while Dr. Myers co

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http://www.springfieldpediatricdentistry.com

Other Information

Parking: Lot

Insurance: Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier

Procedures: Crowns and Caps, Sealants, Fillings and Repairs, Braces

Services: Services Infant Oral Health Well-Baby checks 18 months and younger Preventive Dentistry Routine X-Rays and cleanings Sealants Fluoride Varnish Restorative Dentistry composite fillings (white) composite resin crowns (white) amalgam fillings (silver) stainless steel crowns esthetic posterior crowns pulpotomy ( baby tooth nerve treatment) Special Needs Children's Dentistry Our office and staff member are well equipped to provide quality oral health care to children with special needs Orthodontics Limited orthodontics Comprehensive orthodontics Oral Conscious Sedation Conscious Sedation is recommended for apprehensive children, very young children and children with special needs. It is used to calm your child and to reduce the anxiety or discomfort associated with dental treatments. Your child may be quite drowsy, and may even fall asleep, but they will not become unconscious. There are a variety of different medication, which can be used for conscious sedation. The doctor will prescribe the medication best suited for your child's overall health and dental treatment recommendations. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning the specific drugs we plan to give to your child. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation Some children are given nitrous oxide/oxygen or what you may know as laughing gas, to relax them for their dental treatment. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is given through a small breathing mask which is placed over the child's nose, allowing them to relax. but without putting them to sleep. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recognizes this technique as a very safe, effective technique to use for treating children's dental needs. The gas is mild, easily taken, then with normal breathing it is quickly eliminated from the body. It is non-addictive. While inhaling nitrous oxide/oxygen, your child remains fully conscious and keeps all natural reflexes. Hospital Dentistry text-class-29">General anesthesia is recommended for children who have extensive amounts of treatment that needs completed, very young children with treatment needs that are unable to cooperate, and children with special needs. The anesthesia is completed at Springfield Regional Medical Center. An anesthesiologist will administer the anesthesia and monitor your child while Dr. Myers co

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