In rare circumstances, children are born with extra teeth or experience unusual growths or infections in the mouth, and oral surgery might be required. This can be a scary experience for a child, as their parent, it may be even worse for you. We feel strongly about treating your child's surgical needs while also keeping the emotional needs in mind, so we will help them to feel secure and safe while explaining treatment using words that are understandable. We encourage them to ask questions and provide reassurance throughout the procedure, and our main goal is to treat your child in a comfortable manner with a high standard of safety.
Tongue-Tie/Lip Tie
Many mothers often believe or have been told, that if they cannot successfully breastfeed their infant that there is something wrong with them. This simply is not true. Many babies are born with a tongue-tie or a lip tie. Some are born with both. These issues can significantly affect the ability of the baby to latch, leading to pain and other difficulties with breastfeeding. At Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry, we can help with frenectomy procedures. Learn about what a frenectomy is.
Cleft Lip/Palate
A cleft palate or a cleft lip is an opening in the upper lip where the roof of the mouth is visible. It is a common condition among children due to incomplete fusion of the facial structures. A cleft palate is a birth defect which sometimes is associated with several other genetic complications or syndromes. Giving birth to a baby with this condition can be heartbreaking. The professionals here at Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry can fix a cleft palate or cleft lip through a series of facial restoration techniques. A baby born with this kind of condition can live a normal life with minimal residual effects provided they undergo corrective measures at an early age. Read more about treatment for Cleft Lip / Palate.
Tooth Extractions
There are many situations in which the primary teeth will need to be extracted before they fall out by themselves. The potential for overcrowding when the permanent teeth erupt is a major concern. In other cases, some of the primary teeth will fuse to the jawbone, preventing them from falling out on their own, and these teeth will also need to be extracted to make room for the permanent teeth to erupt. Learn more about tooth extractions.
Trauma Care
If your child has suffered a traumatic injury to the face or mouth due to an accident, fall, or sport-related injury, we can provide trauma care. When children experience an injury to their primary teeth, the treatment will be different than the options available for permanent teeth. We will evaluate your child's mouth or face to better understand the extent of the injury and to come up with a safe and effective treatment plan. Learn about when you should call the dentist after an accident.
Pediatric Oral Surgery - Wichita, KS • Tiny Teeth In rare circumstances, children are born with extra teeth or experience unusual growths or infections in the mouth, and oral surgery might be required. Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry, 3933 N. Maize Road, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67101 • (316) 202-9629 • tinyteethwichita.com • 12/5/2024 • Page Keywords: Pediatric Dentist Wichita, KS
In rare circumstances, children are born with extra teeth or experience unusual growths or infections in the mouth, and oral surgery might be required. This can be a scary experience for a child, 