Establishing a relationship with a dentist for your child within 6 months of the first tooth eruption, or by his/her first birthday is an important step to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. Additionally, children often have different needs than adults, making it important to find a dentist who understands children.
Proper growth and development is an important aspect of total body health. If a child loses a baby tooth early through decay or injury, other teeth could shift and cause crowding or filling of the vacant space. This can prevent permanent teeth from growing properly or cause problems with chewing and speaking.
To prevent this, space maintainers are placed to hold the spot left by the missing tooth. This could be a band or temporary crown attached to one of the adjacent teeth. Later, as the permanent tooth grows into the spot, the space maintainer is removed.
Quality dental care from Mint Dentistry can help get your kids started on the path toward great dental health. Our staff and doctors know how to make our smallest patients feel comfortable and welcome. We’re committed to creating a warm, fun, and friendly environment that produces a positive experience.
With lots of dental work behind me and only a little more left to do, I can honestly say that Dr. Latour listens to to her patients. She heard me every step of the way and often pivoted based on my ne... Read More
Dr LaTour and staff are wonderful!!
Fantastic office and even better people. The staff is friendly and treats you more than just a patient. They take an interest in you as a person which is cool unless you are the patient after me since... Read More
With lots of dental work behind me and only a little more left to do, I can honestly say that Dr. Latour listens to to her patients. She heard me every step of the way and often pivoted based on my needs- physically, emotionally and financially. The entire staff mirrors the example set by Dr. Latour. They are kind, caring and welcoming. The office went out of their way to accommodate scheduling needs when my collage-aged child was home and needed to be seen. Finally, they take the time to make sure another caregiver and myself fully understand the dental needs and financial options for an aging parent. Dr. Latour provides better care than any other doctor I have ever seen.
Dr LaTour and staff are wonderful!!
Fantastic office and even better people. The staff is friendly and treats you more than just a patient. They take an interest in you as a person which is cool unless you are the patient after me since I talk to everyone in the office. They practice a holistic approach to dentistry which is unique in my experience. If you are looking for a new practice, I highly recommend them.