Extraction
Our specially trained staff is always working with your child’s comfort in mind, and we strive to make our young patients feel at ease in the exam chair.
First Visit
A first visit is recommended with the eruption of the first teeth or at 1 year of age.
During your first visit to Junior Smiles of Stafford, we will review your child’s medical and dental history, and do a detailed examination of the oral cavity. At this time, our goal is to address any specific concerns or questions that you may have. We will gently examine the teeth, oral tissues, and jaws, and then talk with you and your child about dental health.
Our specially trained staff is always working with your child’s comfort in mind, and we strive to make our young patients feel at ease in the exam chair.
Services
During your first visit to Junior Smiles of Stafford, we will review your child’s medical and dental history, and do a detailed examination of the oral cavity. At this time, our goal is to address any specific concerns or questions that you may have. We will gently examine the teeth, oral tissues, and jaws, and then talk with you and your child about dental health.
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We left another local pediatric dentist to come here, and it was definitely the right decision. My daughter needed an extraction and the whole process was so smooth. They're great with kids, they had her so at ease taht she didn’t even cry.
Junior Smiles it's the BEST! The office staff is amazing, the dental assistants were fun and kind. Dr. Jana took the time with both children and did a thorough exam! The office is clean and beautiful. We will be back for sure!
Let me start by saying my daughter was terrified of the dentist. She wasn’t after this visit. The staff at Junior Smiles were amazing! Dr. Azar was great! She was thorough and had such a gentle approach with her.
Azar and staff are outstanding and amazing how they work with my son. I was impressed as well with the timely fashion of how they did their work. If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Very professional, great customer service....from start to finish! I would recommend anyone to definitely go to this office, you will not be disappointed!
First time, it was a comfortable and easy visit. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable of people’s needs. The place is very neat and with a positive vibe that makes people feel so welcome. We would totally recommend this place to people.
Took my 3 year old daughter there for her check up and Dee the dental assistant was amazing! My daughter felt comfortable with her. Dee talks to her the entire time to make her feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommend this place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Routine Dental Visits and Prevention
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends visits to your pediatric dentist every six months starting at 1 year of age or when the first teeth erupt. These visits will give your child a headstart on a lifetime of good oral health and allow them to stay ahead of any problems before they start.
Diet
Diet should not be underestimated in its effect on decay prevention. Limiting snacking on sugary and processed foods can make a big difference in your child’s risk for decay. Ask us for more information on personalized dietary recommendations and snack ideas. One of Dr. Jana’s favorite tooth-friendly snacks is grapes and cheese!
Fluoride
Fluoride is one of the best understood ways of helping to strengthen tooth structure and prevent decay. Most children will benefit from a professional strength application every six months; those who are at a higher risk for decay may benefit from more frequent applications or a prescription fluoride toothpaste. The AAPD recommends using a fluoride-containing toothpaste two times a day for all children as soon as their first teeth begin to erupt. For children under 3 years of age, you’ll want to use a rice size amount and from 3 to 6 you’ll want to use roughly a pea-size. Ask us for more tips and tricks on how to keep your child’s teeth healthy at home.
Sealants
Permanent molars erupt for most children around 6 and 12 years of age. When these teeth first erupt they are particularly susceptible to decay in the deep pits and fissures that form the anatomy of the chewing surfaces. Sealants are a way of filling in these deepest pits and fissures to prevent food and bacteria from getting caught in these hard to clean areas. You can almost think of them like a non-stick coating for your teeth that can help to strengthen the enamel.
