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Los dentistas pediátricos son dentistas que han recibido una capacitación especial para abordar los problemas multifacéticos de salud bucal de los niños. Están equipados con habilidades como hacer un diagnóstico preciso, elaborar planes de tratamiento astutos junto con el manejo de los más pequeños y la educación de los padres jóvenes sobre la salud bucal de sus hijos.

Currently and since 2014 I am a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. This was granted to me after successfully passing a rigorous written examination and passing The Oral Clinical Examination which is the second of a two-part American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification process.

After graduating from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, In The City of New York in 2011, I applied for additional training in pediatric dentistry and was selected to study and train at Howard University in Washington DC, through the prestigious HRSA Scholarship Grant. For two years after dental school I received training and education on pediatric dentistry. It was there where I read countless textbooks, scientific journals and dived into the world of pediatric dentistry. My efforts paid dividends, because on graduation day I was awarded, The postdoctoral with the highest academic average during the two years of study." Finishing Top of the Class, was the first time I graduated number one and this time it was when it mattered the most because I was now going to be a professional tasked with the care of children.

I started practicing pediatric dentistry in 2013. I graduated the 30th of June and shortly thereafter began working in northern Orlando, in a town called Orange City. I really loved my time there because I saw many young children and was able to do what I love, which is to provide positive dental experiences for children. After about three years I moved back home to Miami. This is where my parents and siblings live and where I was raised.

In my childhood, I had positive dental experiences and always enjoyed going to the dentist. As a young child I was impressed that my dentist-doctor wanted to fix my teeth, and essentially improve my previously damaged teeth. I remember the dentist from my youth greeting me with a big smile and being so kind to me. Later on in college when deciding on a profession in healthcare, I felt that I too wanted to better the lives of children's oral health. Treating children and delivering great dental work and painless dentistry is my goal for each child. My passion is to deliver pain-free dentistry comfortable dentistry for children.

El momento ideal para programar la primera visita dental de su hijo es dentro de los primeros 6 meses de la aparición del primer diente. Esta visita ayuda a familiarizar al niño con los alrededores de la clínica y establece una línea de comunicación con el niño y los padres. Después del chequeo inicial, las visitas dentales deben realizarse regularmente cada 6 meses.

El primer diente de su hijo comenzará a salir entre los 4 y los 7 meses. Los primeros dientes en erupcionar son los dos inferiores anteriores conocidos como incisivos centrales. Este proceso se conoce como 'Dentición'. Cuando comienza la dentición, debe comenzar a usar productos de limpieza como cepillos de dientes y pasta de dientes para limpiar los dientes del joven. Limpie suavemente la cara de su hijo con frecuencia para eliminar la baba y evitar que las erupciones se desarrollen desenfrenadamente. Junto con eso, dele a su bebé algo para masticar como ayuda para la dentición.

Los métodos de limpieza dependen de la cantidad de dientes en la cavidad bucal de su hijo. Si el joven no tiene dientes, limpie suavemente las encías y las mejillas con un paño suave y húmedo. Tan pronto como comience la dentición, comience a cepillarse los dientes dos veces al día. A medida que erupcionen más dientes primarios, puede incluir el uso de hilo dental en la rutina diaria de higiene bucal.

El viejo adagio de que es mejor prevenir que curar es la mejor manera de asegurarse de que los dientes de su hijo permanezcan libres de caries. Los chequeos dentales regulares y la higiene oral adecuada con aplicaciones de fluoruro de rutina aseguran que los dientes de su hijo estén sanos y sanos.

La alimentación con biberón no siempre es mala y en algunos casos es necesaria. Sin embargo, el uso excesivo del biberón junto con las prácticas inadecuadas de alimentación con biberón pueden provocar problemas como caries rampante, también conocida como caries del biberón.

En su mayor parte, sí. A medida que su hijo crece y se acerca el momento de la erupción de los dientes permanentes, los dientes de leche o los dientes de leche se caerán. Estos dientes se caen de forma natural, pero en caso de que no sea así, se recomienda una visita al dentista para extraerlos de forma segura. Dado que la mayoría de los dientes se caen en casa, es recomendable que esta actividad sea divertida para los niños. Por ej. Presentarles al hada de los dientes es una buena manera de hacer que se sientan menos asustados por este proceso aparentemente aterrador.

Lo primero que debe hacer es darse cuenta de que una caries es una afección tratable. Lo segundo implica una visita a su odontopediatra. Según la extensión de la cavidad y si el diente es primario o permanente, el médico le aconsejará sobre las opciones de tratamiento pertinentes. Las caries no tratadas pueden progresar y provocar la muerte de la pulpa dentro del diente, la formación de abscesos y pus, etc. Por lo tanto, debe tomar medidas para detener la propagación de esta enfermedad la primera vez que detecte una caries.

Hábitos orales como chuparse el dedo, respirar por la boca y sacar la lengua son competencia de los odontólogos y ortodoncistas. Estos hábitos, si no se identifican e interceptan a tiempo, pueden causar muchos problemas, como dientes proclinados, mentón débil, sellado inadecuado de los labios, etc.

For use of nitrous oxide analgesia (laughing gas), I follow the Policies and Guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

At our office we use nitrous oxide on young patients needing dental fillings, crowns, or extractions of their teeth. We start by first reviewing the patient's medical history and if all is clear we show the patient how the air is delivered by showing them the nasal hood which is a device that is like a hat but for the nose. We start the procedure by giving the patient 100% for five minutes to saturate their and then through slow-induction, we introduce the nitrous oxide air up until the patient is receiving 50/50 mixture. We tell patients that the air has a sweet aroma and that it will reduce their fears throughout the appointment. nitrous oxide does not put children to sleep and throughout the appointment the patient is wearing a pulse oximeter which measures blood oxygen saturation. Procedures last from 10-30 minutes on average. Then once we end the procedure, we turn off the nitrous oxide and give 100% oxygen for a minimum of five minutes and assure the patient is as responsive when compared to the start of the appointment.

As soon as children enter our office, they are invited to pick a toy from the treasure chest. Then our assistant meets the patient and the parent in the waiting room and are brought to the room. At our clinic the best amenities is our team, and you will notice that every personnel is equipped to give children the best dental experience. We also have relaxing acoustic music playing throughout the office as a way to relax and ease children.

Our assistants tell the child in friendly terms on what will be done for them during the visit. Parents are welcomed back during examinations and cleanings. Each dental room is equipped with a large 50 inch television showing kids shows and movies. And in each dental room the color themes are comforting and the dental chairs are brand new. Sometimes we have the air conditioner very low and if patients need it, we offer them blankets. At the end of the appointment children and their parents are walked back to the waiting room and they get to see our, "Wall of Champions," which is small polaroids of some of our most memorable patients.

We use fluoride and dental sealants based on Policies and Guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Our teeth are made of minerals and complex molecules that are held together by strong forces. Whenever we eat or drink liquids, it changes the chemistry balance in our mouth, specifically the potential of hydrogen, which colloquially known as "pH," is a measure of acidity and alkalinity. Too frequent and prolonged changes in the pH, can unfortunately destabilizes the balance of molecules our teeth have and we call this an acid challenge. Junk foods such as: chip, Doritos, goldfishes, gummies, pretzels, and other readily available "bad snacks for your teeth" are easily digested by bacteria in your saliva which in turn converts those junk foods to acids! That then accelerates more mineral loss off the tooth surface exposing our teeth to damage. Fluoride incorporates into the tooth structure and insulates your teeth from daily acid challenges and protects our teeth from releasing minerals. 

On the chewing surfaces on our teeth we have many shapes and at the deepest part there lines called "grooves and fissures." At a microscopic level food and bacteria (from our mouth) can get caught and as described above can lead to our tooth surface dissolving minerals, which is a process called, dental caries. To prevent that from happening, at our clinic we place dental sealants on the chewing surfaces of molars. Note children have their first permanent molars at around age seven. Also dental sealants are primarily placed on permanent molars.

We use a principle called, ALARA, also known as, As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To obtain this, we use the latest technology for x-rays by: minimizing x-ray exposure time, distance and reducing number of repeated takes. We place lead aprons on all of our patients and explain to them what we need to do. When deciding on taking x-rays there needs to be a reason for use to take the radiograph (x-ray). The most common reason is visible dental caries and if we suspect gum disease. Other reasons to take x-rays include: trauma to teeth, checking for missing teeth, diagnosing purposes for orthodontics, just to name a few. The frequency of x-rays can be two times per year, or once every 16 months, and that mostly depends on the cavity risk and gingival health of the patient.