Pediatric Dentists in Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

 Bailey Family Dental Of Hartland Wi, has pediatric dentists available for the children's dentistry needs of your family. 

Infants and Children Dentistry

Hartland Pediatric Dentists

Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child's first birthday. By this time, the baby's first teeth, or primary teeth, are beginning to erupt and it is a critical time to establish good home care, a teeth-healthy diet, and accustom your child to the dental office and spot any problems before they become big. Your young child's first visits will be with Dr. Terese Bailey for an examination, cleaning, diet and home-care discussion.  Your child will typically be in your lap for

their first dental visits.  We strive to make these visits enjoyable for you and your child.  As your child grows older and more confident, they will be scheduled with one of our caring hygienists for their dental visit.

 Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child's first birthday. By this time, the baby's first teeth, or primary teeth, are beginning to erupt and it is a critical time to spot any problems before they become big concerns.
 
 A problem that can be spotted early is a condition called "baby bottle tooth decay," which is caused by sugary substances in breast milk and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby's mouth.

If left untreated, this can lead to premature decay of your baby's future primary teeth, which can later hamper the proper formation of permanent teeth.

One of the best ways to avoid baby bottle tooth decay is to not allow your baby to nurse on a bottle while going to sleep. Avoid dipping pacifiers in sweet substances such as honey, because this only encourages early decay in the baby's mouth. Encouraging your young child to drink from a cup as early as possible will also help stave off the problems associated with baby bottle tooth decay.

Teething, Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking

Teething is a sign that your child's gums are sore. This is perfectly normal. You can help relieve this by allowing the baby to suck on a teething ring, or gently rubbing your baby's gums with the back of a small spoon, a piece of wet gauze, or even your finger.

For babies under the age of 4, teething rings and pacifiers can be safely used to facilitate the child's oral needs for relieving gum pain and for suckling. After the age of 4, pacifiers are generally discouraged because they may interfere with the development of your child's teeth.

Moreover, thumb-sucking should be strongly discouraged because it can lead to malformed teeth that become crooked and crowded.

Brushing
Begin brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they erupt. We recommend that you help your child brush their teeth until the age of eight to ensure that the plaque and bacteria are cleaned from their teeth each day.
Remember to use small portions of toothpaste (a half pea-sized portion is suitable).

Fillings
If your child has cavities that need to be filled, do not worry.  Children do very well sitting through treatment at our office. They get to watch a favorite movie during treatment and we usually use Nitrous Oxide/laughing gas for  children as it  helps to ensure that their treatment visit will be pleasant.  This helps the child develop a life-long positive attitude towards dental care, which is a wonderful gift to give to your child. 

Primary and Permanent Teeth
Children typically have 20 primary teeth, usually by the age of 3. These teeth are gradually replaced, by the age of 12 or so, with a full set of 28 permanent teeth, and later on, four more molars called "wisdom teeth."

It is essential that a child's primary teeth are well cared for and healthy, because their development sets the stage for and holds the space for permanent teeth. If primary teeth are lost prematurely, then the space will be lost.  This will crowd out space reserved for permanent teeth.  Space maintainers and orthodontics can be used to maintain and regain space,
  

Tooth Sealants Hartland Wi

Sealants 

Sealants fill in the little groves on the chewing part of your teeth to protect and seal the tooth from food and cavity-causing bacteria. Sealants are easy to apply and typically last for years.

 Toothaches 
 
If cavities in primary teeth (baby teeth) are not treated they can become large enough to affect the nerve inside the teeth causing infections and toothaches.  If this happens to your child, please contact us and we will treat the tooth and infection, and get your child feeling healthy and happy again.

Injuries

You can help your child prevent oral injuries by closely supervising him during play and not allowing the child to put foreign objects in the mouth.


For younger children involved in physical activities and sports, mouth guards are strongly encouraged, and can prevent a whole host of injuries to the teeth, gums, lips and other oral structures.

 TIPS for injured Teeth

If a tooth has been knocked out, try to place the tooth back in its socket right away. Remember to hold the dislocated tooth by the crown-not the root. If you cannot replace the tooth into the socket, then place the tooth in a container of cold milk, saline or the victim's own saliva. Call our office immediately.
For a fractured tooth, please look and find the pieces that have fractured off.  We can often use them to repair the tooth.  Call our office at 262-369-8633 immediately.

First, rinse the mouth of any blood or other debris and place a cold cloth or compress on the cheek near the injury. This will keep down swelling.

For a fractured tooth, it is best to rinse with warm water and again, apply a cold pack or compress. Ibuprofen may be used to help keep down swelling.

If the tooth fracture is minor, the tooth can be sanded or if necessary, restored by the dentist if the pulp is not severely damaged.

If a child's primary tooth has been loosened by an injury or an emerging permanent tooth, try getting the child to gently bite down on an apple or piece of caramel; in some cases, the tooth will easily separate from the gum.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Braces for my Teeth? | Hartland Dentists

 Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion).

Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited.

Children between the ages of 7 and 14 are typical candidates for braces because their facial structures are still developing. Adult braces usually entail additional procedures because their faces have already fully developed.

About Braces

Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with corrections involving jaw and teeth alignment.

Braces employ the use of wires and are usually one of three types:

• Old-fashioned, conventional braces, which employ the use of metal strips, or bands.
• Metal or plastic brackets that are cemented or bonded to teeth.
• Brackets that attach to the back teeth (also called "lingual" braces).

Procedures

Orthodontic procedures, also called "orthodontia," are complex processes.

In most cases, a dentist will need to make a plaster cast of the individual's teeth and perform full X-rays of the head and mouth.

After orthodontic appliances are placed, they need to be adjusted from time to time to ensure that they continue to move the teeth into their correct position.

Retainers are used following braces to ensure that teeth remain in position.

Aesthetic and Comfort Issues

Advances in technology have vastly improved appearance issues with orthodontia.

Braces today are made from extremely lightweight and natural-colored materials. The materials that braces attach to-brackets-are bonded to the surfaces of teeth but can be later removed.

People can expect to wear braces for about two years-less or more in some cases. Adults are usually required to wear braces for longer periods of time.

Because orthodontic appliances need to be adjusted from time to time to ensure they continue to move the teeth into their correct position, they can create pressure on the teeth and jaws. This mild discomfort usually subsides following each orthodontia adjustment.

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Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.
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Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Root Canals | Bailey Family Dental - Hartland Wi

Natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime.  Even if one of your teeth becomes injured or diseased, it can often be saved through a specialized procedure known as root canal (endodontic) treatment.  Can my tooth be saved?  Bailey Family Dental has a few answers to many of the common questions our patients in Hartland Wi have asked.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is one of the areas of dentistry that Dr. Richard Bailey focuses on.  Root canal treatment usually involves the removal of the tooth's pulp, a small threadlike tissue that was important for the tooth development.  Once removed, it is replaced with materials that seal off the root canal from its supporting structures.  Years ago, diseased or injured teeth were often extracted.  Today, even if the pulp of one of your teeth becomes injured or infected, it often can be saved through root canal treatment.  This is the area of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases or injuries to the dental pulp.

What is dental pulp?

The pulp is the soft tissue that contains the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue of a tooth.  It lies in a canal that runs through the center of the dentin- the hard tissue on the inside of the tooth that supports the outer layer of tooth enamel.  The crown (the portion of the tooth visible above the gums) contains the pulp chamber.  The pulp extends from this chamber down through the root canal of the tip of the root in the bone of the jaws.  Teeth have only one pulp chamber but may have more than one root and several root canals.

What happens if the pulp gets injured?

If the injured or diseased pulp is not removed, the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth can become infected, resulting in pain and swelling.  Even if there is no pain, certain substances released by bacteriacan damage the bone that anchors the tooth in the jaw.  Without treatment, the tooth may have to be removed.

Why couldn't you just remove the tooth?

There are many disadvantages to loosing a natural tooth.  When a tooth is removed and not replaced, the adjacent teeth may begin to shift from their normal position.  This may cause the teeth to become crooked or crowded, which decreases biting and chewing efficiency.  Crowded or crooked teeth may be more prone to gum disease because they are harder to keep clean than properly aligned teeth.  A replacement tooth (an implant or bridge) is usually more expensive than endodontic treatment and can involve more extensive dental procedures to adjacent teeth.  A natural tooth is normally better than an artificial tooth.

What does treatment involve?

Treatment usually involves from one to three visits.  During treatment, Dr. Bailey removes the diseased pulp.  The pulp chamber and root canal(s) area then cleaned, shaped, filled and sealed off from the bone surrounding the root.  In case of considerable tooth structure loss, a metal or plastic rod or post may be placed in the root canal for support, and a crown is usually placed over the tooth.

What material will be used for the crown?

Crowns are made from a number of materials.  Gold allots or non-precious alloys, porcelain or ceramic, acrylic or composite resin or combinations of these materials may be used.  The type of material used for the crown will depend on a number of factors including where the tooth is located in your mouth,  the color of the tooth and the amount of natural tooth remaining.  One of the things we will discuss with you is which options are best for your individual situation.

How long will my restored tooth last?

As long as the root(s) of the treated tooth is nourished by the tissues around it, your tooth can remain healthy.  However, the tooth could still become decayed, so good oral hygiene at home and regular dental exams are necessary to help prevent both tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Hartland Sedation Dentists | Bailey Family dental

Are you fearful of dental treatment?  You are not alone.  That is why we offer Oral Sedation to our patients.  

With oral sedation, you will be very relaxed and comfortable during treatment.  It's a great way to get all of your treatment done in one day, while you are comfortable, relaxed, and free from anxiety. You will feel as if you slept through the entire appointment since you will have little memory of the dental care. 
If you are interested in learning more about Oral Sedation, and want to see if this sounds like a good choice for you, please call us at 262-369-8633 to set up a free consultation to talk about your needs.
FAQ's about sedation dentistry:
Who is a candidate for sedation during dental treatment?
30-50% of the population avoid the dentist due to fear.  If you are in good health, an adult, and don't take many medications, and you have a severe gage response, are anxious, phobic, fearful, resistant to local anesthetics, have time constraints, are a complex dental restorative or surgical patient, then your may be a good candidate to have oral sedation.  Ask how taking a small pill can make your visit with us more comfortable and relaxed. You will hardly know you were here.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Hartland Dentists Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.