Proudly Serving Patients in Decatur, Bluffton, & Surrounding Areas

We strive to ensure patients have a positive experience while in our office. We have neck pillows, blankets, and iPods that you can use during your appointment. We also offer nitrous oxide for more nervous patients.

Fluoride is an element that helps strengthen the enamel, preventing tooth decay from developing and stopping the early stages of decay from progressing. We use a fluoride varnish that remains on the teeth for a week after application and hardens on contact to prevent swallowing. If you are particularly prone to decay, we may recommend you use a fluoride toothpaste.

A child should visit the dentist around their third birthday so that they can learn to feel comfortable at a dentist’s office. We will show them around the office and will teach them good habits for taking care of their smiles so that they can avoid cavities and other dental problems. At your child’s first visit, a hygienist will carefully clean their smile, and the dentist will examine your child’s oral health and provide advice for best at-home care. 

Before their first appointment, you should inform your child what to expect at the dentist’s office. Today’s dental care is much more comfortable than it used to be, so your child doesn’t need to be afraid! You should also use good brushing and flossing habits at home so you can model positive habits. Try to find children’s books that talk about dental care in a fun way to educate your child and help them resolve any fears.

A sealant is a plastic coating that is most often applied to the chewing surfaces of the back molars. These surfaces are grooved, making them difficult to clean and therefore prone to decay. The sealant smooths out the surface and blocks out bacteria and food particle to prevent cavities in your child’s teeth.