Pediatric Dentist Rolla, MO

We are a pediatric dentist office in Rolla MO, in the sense that we work on a lot of kids; however, we are not a specialist. Typically we like to see kids when they are 3-4. Haller Dental provides comprehensive dental care so that children can stay in excellent oral health. With ongoing, regular appointments, we can identify and treat infections early so that your child can avoid feeling any discomfort or having premature tooth loss. As a kids dentist, we understand how important it is for your child to remain in good health and do our best to make that a reality.

Why Visit a Pediatric Dentist?
Many people ask why it is so important to visit a pediatric dentist, and the answer is simple – experience. While many dentists may treat children if they are not a kids dentist, they may lack the experience necessary to keep a child comfortable during their dental treatments. When treating children, it is not enough to get the job done, how it is done is equally important. At Haller Dental, we understand that how a child feels during their first several dental visits, will influence how they react to dentistry throughout their lifetime. A positive experience now can set the tone for ongoing, regular dental care throughout their adult life. A negative or scary dental visit can have the opposite effect and make them not want to visit the dentist anymore. In our office, we treat children throughout the 65401 area and take active steps to ensure their emotional and physical comfort. To learn more or to schedule a dental exam, call 573-364-7969.

We’re a Convenient Kids Dentist
Our children’s dentist office is conveniently located in Rolla. We treat children from a very young age, believing that preventative oral health care is essential for their ability to eat and speak clearly, avoid discomfort, and decrease the need for braces later on. We also know that most families have an extremely busy schedule, and it can be difficult to make a dental appointment in between school, soccer, and ballet. As a kids dentist, we will work with you to schedule appointments for a time that is convenient so that you don’t have to pull the kids out of school or take too much time off work. Let us know what your scheduling restrictions are when calling our office so that we can provide you with a convenient appointment time.

Treating kids
Treating children is often a challenge as everything is new and they do not know what to expect. We do things at a very slow pace and do not rush them. A positive experience now can set the tone for ongoing, regular care throughout their adult life. A negative or scary dental visit can have the opposite effect and make them not want to visit the dentist anymore.

Recommendations
Ideally children grow up without cavities, but things like candy, soda, and Gatorade will cause cavities. Their teeth need to be brushed twice a day, and they often need help brushing. If you do not want to develop cavities do not buy things like candy, soda and Gatorade. They may ask for it, but they do not need it. One 12 oz. can of Coke has 9.33 teaspoons of sugar.

Pediatric Dentistry Procedures
Haller Dental offers a variety of pediatric dentistry procedures that can help your child to stay in excellent oral health. Kids are started with a dental exam and teeth cleaning. They are given fluoride treatments and sealants on their teeth when necessary. These two procedures can help to strengthen and protect teeth so that they are less likely to become infected or get a cavity. While simple and fast, these two procedures can work together or separately to prevent your child from experiencing any unnecessary dental pain that can be caused by a cavity. X-rays are taken when needed.

If your child does get a cavity or an infection, we will treat it so that they feel comfortable again. Cavities are treated in short appointments because children tend to have a small window of time in which to have things done in their mouth. Trying to do everything in one appointment does not work with kids. Sometimes their teeth require dental anesthetic to have cavities treated, sometimes they do not. Occasionally we have to extract a baby tooth, which always requires dental anesthetic. We do not sedate children. If a child is very afraid or uncooperative, we either wait until they are older, or refer them to a pediatric specialist. Children go through developmental milestones that make them more prepared for the treatment, with more time.

A Comfortable Children’s Dentist
When you get to our dental office, you will instantly see the difference. As a children’s dentist office, we have designed our lobby and exam rooms to be kid friendly. You will find age appropriate books, toys and warm colors that can help your child to relax and feel at ease. We also recommend that if you live in the 65401 area, you bring your child by our office before their first dental exam. When a child is familiar with an environment, they are more likely to be relaxed and to feel safe. Stop by and say hello to our friendly office staff so that when you return to our children’s dentist office for a teeth cleaning, your child will feel at ease during their appointment.

When it comes time to clean and examine their teeth, Haller Dental will help your child to feel comfortable during their appointment. With a friendly demeanor and conversation, we can help your child to feel right at home. We also believe in letting children set the pace so if cleaning teeth is too much for the first visit, we will start with an exam and schedule a second appointment for the actual teeth cleaning. The goal is to set a trend for lifelong oral health, and that starts with a positive experience. To schedule an appointment with our Rolla kids’ dentist office, call 573-364-7969.

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