Our family-oriented practice is built on the love for children and the desire to make them comfortable with their dental care. We view each child as a unique individual who must be treated as such to accomplish our goals of a positive dental experience and quality of care. Our goal is to establish a life long relationship of trust and confidence with you and your child.
Part of our gentle approach includes creating a fun and comfortable environment for children. Dr. Hersey carefully selected our professional team based on experience, skill, education, and personality. The result is a team that delivers an absolutely unrivaled level of expert personal care to each and every patient. We find children do very well with restorations and other procedures when given gentle direction and careful explanations of each dental procedure by our highly trained team.
Entrusting your child to our care is a privilege we eagerly anticipate and a responsibility by which we are humbled. We look forward to meeting you and your child in our office and officially welcoming you to our practice!
Part of our gentle approach includes creating a fun and comfortable environment for children. Dr. Hersey carefully selected our professional team based on experience, skill, education, and personality. The result is a team that delivers an absolutely unrivaled level of expert personal care to each and every patient. We find children do very well with restorations and other procedures when given gentle direction and careful explanations of each dental procedure by our highly trained team.
Entrusting your child to our care is a privilege we eagerly anticipate and a responsibility by which we are humbled. We look forward to meeting you and your child in our office and officially welcoming you to our practice!
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Knocked out (avulsed) teeth.
If one of their teeth has been knocked out, especially a permanent one, it is important that you come in.
It is also important to know that we may be able to replant their tooth.
If you are able to find the tooth, be careful not to touch the root.
Store the tooth in milk until you are able to get your child to the office.
In some cases, a tooth may be knocked partially out, or it may have been pushed into the socket.
Avoid attempting to fix the tooth yourself.
If your child is in pain, offer a pain reliever or ice pack.
If one of their teeth has been knocked out, especially a permanent one, it is important that you come in.
It is also important to know that we may be able to replant their tooth.
If you are able to find the tooth, be careful not to touch the root.
Store the tooth in milk until you are able to get your child to the office.
In some cases, a tooth may be knocked partially out, or it may have been pushed into the socket.
Avoid attempting to fix the tooth yourself.
If your child is in pain, offer a pain reliever or ice pack.
Your child has experienced dental trauma or an infection.
When their tooth experiences damage or the interior has become infected, we will do everything possible to save it.
In some cases, a crown may be enough, or the tooth may need a root canal.
However, there are some instances when neither of these treatments will help.
Your child needs orthodontic work done.
If their teeth are overcrowded, orthodontic braces can help to align them properly.
In some cases, however, one or more teeth may need to be extracted first to create sufficient space.
When their tooth experiences damage or the interior has become infected, we will do everything possible to save it.
In some cases, a crown may be enough, or the tooth may need a root canal.
However, there are some instances when neither of these treatments will help.
Your child needs orthodontic work done.
If their teeth are overcrowded, orthodontic braces can help to align them properly.
In some cases, however, one or more teeth may need to be extracted first to create sufficient space.
Some medications may cause dry mouth, while others contain extra sugars.
Both of these factors turn their mouth into an ideal environment for oral bacteria to thrive.
Some children are prescribed a special diet that is high in starches (and other carbohydrates).
These can stick to their teeth and make them more prone to dental issues.
If your child has physical limitations, this can interfere with their ability to properly brush their teeth.
Both of these factors turn their mouth into an ideal environment for oral bacteria to thrive.
Some children are prescribed a special diet that is high in starches (and other carbohydrates).
These can stick to their teeth and make them more prone to dental issues.
If your child has physical limitations, this can interfere with their ability to properly brush their teeth.
We strive to schedule an appropriate time for each patient family that visits Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry, taking into account the individual needs of each child.
While we understand that emergencies happen, and it's difficult to plan for the unexpected, it's important that we respect the time of our staff, as well as those patients who may be waiting for an appointment with us.
Accounts that are past due will accrue late fees in the amount of $5.00 per 30 days past due (after insurance payments have been applied).
While we understand that emergencies happen, and it's difficult to plan for the unexpected, it's important that we respect the time of our staff, as well as those patients who may be waiting for an appointment with us.
Accounts that are past due will accrue late fees in the amount of $5.00 per 30 days past due (after insurance payments have been applied).
At Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is to provide your child with the best possible oral health care is a safe, comfortable environment.
We understand, as a parent, that you have many concerns.
A pediatric dentist is a dentist who has completed four years of dental school, followed by 2 to 3 years of additional education and training in children's oral care (including child behavior, the unique needs and development of children's mouths, and even dental care for special needs children).
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that your child is seen by a pediatric dentist six months after the eruption of their first tooth, or by their first birthday, whichever one comes first.
We understand, as a parent, that you have many concerns.
A pediatric dentist is a dentist who has completed four years of dental school, followed by 2 to 3 years of additional education and training in children's oral care (including child behavior, the unique needs and development of children's mouths, and even dental care for special needs children).
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that your child is seen by a pediatric dentist six months after the eruption of their first tooth, or by their first birthday, whichever one comes first.
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