Pediatric Dentistry in Columbia
Dr. Casey is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 30 years’ experience in patient care. His specialized education allows us to facilitate care for young children of all backgrounds, including those with special needs. Dr. Casey also has advanced training in the area of early intervention pediatric orthodontics.
Our Passion for a Positive Experience
Early, positive experiences with a pediatric dentist can promote better oral health and eliminate dental anxiety as children grow into adults. We work at your child’s pace and provide a gentle experience where they can feel at ease.
When needed, Dr. Casey can exercise his hospital visitation credentials to provide full-sedation for more complex and special needs individuals. However, his friendly demeanor and our upbeat team make it so that most children can complete their routine treatments right here in our office.
We’re passionate about working with children and older teens with special needs, including those with autism. Please let us know if your child requires extra attention or has triggers that we may need to avoid during their visit.
Bonding for Broken Teeth – Does your child have a chipped tooth? Composite bonding can repair the broken area to minimize sensitivity and loss of self-confidence. Bonding is minimally invasive and matched to the natural color of your child’s smile.
Sedative Fillings – This interim treatment delays the spread of tooth decay in baby teeth that are likely to fall out soon.
Tooth-Colored Fillings – White composite fillings prevent decay from spreading deeper into the nerves of teeth, adjacent teeth and underlying adult teeth. Cavities should be treated as early as possible. Composite fillings are one of the most minimally-invasive restorative options.
Dental Sealants – The chewing surfaces of back teeth are some of the most common areas to get cavities. Especially since even a single toothbrush bristle cannot clean in some of the narrow grooves and fissures. Dental sealants are a highly effective way to reduce the occurrence of tooth decay and make teeth easier to clean. They only take a couple of minutes to apply.
Orthodontics – Dr. Casey’s additional training in early interceptive pediatric orthodontics makes it possible for us to provide traditional braces, Phase I treatment as well as Invisalign® First for young children and teens.
Children are prone to dental injuries, especially if they’re involved in athletic types of activities. Broken, chipped and abscessed teeth are some of the most common dental emergencies we see.
Dr. Casey will work to treat your child’s pain as soon as possible and find a solution to restore the tooth when needed. It may be that the tooth will naturally fall out in a few years or that it’s an adult tooth that will need a more long-term restoration.
Our custom sports mouthguards and early intervention treatments can help keep emergencies to a minimum. The best thing to do is bring your child in for a checkup at least every six months.
Digital X-rays allow Dr. Casey to see deeper into teeth and assess the full extent of decay or infection. They’re extremely safe for all ages.
What is the Difference Between a Pediatric Dentist and a General/Family Dentist?
At What Age Should My Child Have His/Her First Dental Check-Up?
How Often Does My Child Need to See a Pediatric Dentist?
When Will My Child Start Getting Teeth?
Permanent teeth begin eruption around the age of six, beginning with the first molars and lower front teeth; the process of exfoliation and eruption continues until approximately 14 years of age. The third molars, or “wisdom teeth”, typically erupt between 17-21.
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