How You Can Prepare Your Anxious Child for the Dentist
As a parent, it can be hard and stressful to see your child...
Board-CertifiedPediatric Dentist
You and your children deserve the best. That’s why our Saginaw, MI, pediatric dentist, Dr. Whitney Yahn, has taken the time to create a compassionate dental home that patients can grow up and thrive in until they’re 18 years old.
Smiling Parents & Happy Kids
Preview Our Core Services
Infant Oral Exams
Crowns & Fillings
Dental Emergencies
An infant oral health exam provides an opportunity for our to see how your child’s mouth is developing, evaluate their risk for early childhood dental diseases, and offer tips on oral hygiene.
Our gentle approach aims to make the experience comfortable and stress-free for both infants and parents, setting the stage for a positive relationship with dental care from the very beginning.
If your child has a severely decayed or weakened tooth, our dentist may recommend a stainless steel dental crown for added protection. Crowns of this type have been used for over 80 years, are a trusted option, and can be customized to fit any tooth.
Additionally, we provide both silver and tooth-colored fillings for smaller to medium sized cavities. The type of filling will depend on the placement (front or back teeth) and your personal preferences.
Sometimes accidents happen or things get overlooked. Fortunately, our team is here to help restore your child’s smile! Dr. Yahn specializes in treating patients who have trauma-related dental emergencies that need immediate attention like knocked-out teeth, tooth infections, severe toothaches, and broken or fractured teeth.
Overcoming AnxietyWith Behavioral Techniques
Inside our Saginaw, MI, pediatric dental office, we love working with patients using behavioral management techniques like “tell-show-do” and child psychology to teach them that it is possible to conquer their fear of the dentist without dental sedation. If needed, however, we do offer laughing gas to help your little one relax.
Moreover, we understand that each child is unique, and thus, are proud to make patients feel comfortable with special needs dentistry. No matter what service is required, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment tailored to children with diverse physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions.
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