Pediatric Dentistry in Irvine
Welcome to Tustin Pediatric Dentistry!
Our staff includes three board-certified pediatric dentists: Michael J. McCartney, DDS, Kathleen S. Lim, DDS, and Richard J. Thill, DDS. Together with our office manager and our Registered Dental Assistants, we have the expertise to make sure that your child feels safe and comfortable throughout his dental visit. Our very own Dr. Mike has been caring for kids’ teeth in Irvine since 1974.
Pediatric Dentistry Services
At Tustin Pediatric Dentistry, we are able to provide all of the routine dental care services that your child might need. We recommend that you bring your baby in for his first visit before his first birthday. At checkups, we do regular cleanings to remove plaque and tartar. We recommend that everyone have a checkup and cleaning every six months. We usually do fluoride treatments along with routine cleanings in order to strengthen the teeth.
We can also apply dental sealants to the teeth. The sealant is a liquid that is painted on to the grooves in the teeth. The sealant is then cured using a special wand-like device. When it hardens, the sealant forms a barrier that protects the teeth from cavities.
If your child does develop a cavity, we offer amalgam or composite fillings.
Orthodontic Services
In addition to regular dental care, we also provide orthodontic services. The purpose of orthodontics is to correct any discrepancy in the bite. When the upper and lower teeth are not properly aligned, aesthetic and functional issues can result. We can correct any issues with braces and other dental appliances. We offer both traditional braces and removable braces, like Invisalign.
Our Standard of Care
We will take x-rays at the first visit to help us assess the structure of the jaw and view any teeth that are developing. We always want our patients to feel comfortable, so we invite parents to sit alongside their child throughout their visit.
Drug-free behavioral management is our priority. Instead of medicating your child, we focus on providing a safe and calming environment. We do use local anesthetics for pain control. If your child would be safer having dental work performed under sedation, we will help you to make those arrangements.
We proudly serve the Orange County, Santa Ana, Irvine, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Fullerton, and Anaheim Hills areas. Contact Tustin Pediatric Dentistry at 714-838-9120 to schedule an appointment today.
