PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

in Dacula, GA

Choosing the right family dentist is an important step in your child’s dental development and overall oral health. You can trust Dr. Kurz and our compassionate dental team!

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and that includes giving them a healthy smile! The award-winning Dr. Kurz provides quality pediatric dentistry services to children and teens in our community. We offer preventive care, restorative treatment, patient education, emergency services, and more. For gentle pediatric dentistry in Dacula, you can trust Kurz Family and Cosmetic Dentistry!

What is Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric dentistry refers to the treatment of children. A family dentist understands that your child needs special care as their teeth grow and their jaws develop. Young children are more susceptible to cavities than teens and adults. They may also have problems with alignment as their baby teeth are forced out by the permanent teeth. Our dentist, Dr. Kurz, provides the care your child needs to enjoy optimal oral health.

A young girl getting her teeth checked by a dentist.

Children’s Dentistry in Dacula

Kurz Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is a family-friendly practice that warmly welcomes children of all ages. From infants to teens, we are dedicated to helping children in our community enjoy healthy smiles. Here are the services you can expect when you schedule your child’s next appointment at our comfortable Dacula dental office:

Checkups and Cleanings Tooth-colored Cavity Fillings Emergency Dental Care Frenectomy

What Can I Expect When I Take My Child to the Dentist?

Good oral health and dental wellness begin at home. During your child’s visit, a member of our friendly team will show your child how to brush and floss properly. A thorough exam will also be performed to assess your child’s overall dental health and development. We will also thoroughly clean your child’s teeth to remove food from those hard-to-reach places in the back of the mouth.

Should your child need further care, appropriate and timely treatments will be recommended by our dentist.

A little girl sitting in a dentist chair holding a teddy bear.

When Should I Start Taking My Child to the Dentist?

The path to optimal oral health begins early. We recommend bringing your child to the dentist six months after your child’s first tooth comes in or by their first birthday.

Does My Child Need a Mouth Guard?

Athletic guards are an essential piece of equipment in contact sports. They should be worn by athletes of all ages who participate in sports, such as:

Football
Lacrosse
Basketball
Soccer
Hockey
Wrestling
Baseball/Softball

Wearing an athletic guard helps prevent structural damage to your teeth and jaw and also helps prevent injuries such as lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. Athletic guards have also been shown to help decrease the risk of concussions. Athletic guards are available in most any sporting goods store, but you should be careful when purchasing a mouth guard. Athletic guards like this do not offer the best level of protection. They are also usually ill-fitting and uncomfortable.