{"id":334,"date":"2015-03-17T21:19:10","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T21:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mwdentalcenter.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2017-04-24T17:45:36","modified_gmt":"2017-04-24T17:45:36","slug":"pediatric-dentistry-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/17\/pediatric-dentistry-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentistry: Your Experienced &amp; Gentle Midwest City, OK Children\u2019s Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you do everything can to ensure that your children and happy, safe, and healthy. Why should it be any different when it comes to the health of their teeth and gums? You help them keep up with their brushing and flossing, of course, but there\u2019s more to healthy pearly whites than home hygiene. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/\">Midwest Dental Center<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">Midwest City, OK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Steven Kendrick<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/meet-the-team.html\">his team<\/a> offer a full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> services to keep your little one\u2019s smile looking and feeling its best.<\/p>\n<h2>Pediatric Dentistry Midwest City Parents Can Trust<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pediatric dentistry <\/strong>encompasses everything your child\u2019s teeth and gums need to stay healthy as they grow and change. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry agree that children should visit the dentist for the first time by the time they are one year old. Early childhood dentistry sets the stage for a lifetime of good oral health practices.<\/p>\n<p>In order to ensure that your son or daughter gets off on the right track, we offer a comprehensive menu of <strong>pediatric dentistry <\/strong>services, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thorough exams, focusing on proper development and hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Gentle cleanings<\/li>\n<li>Fluoride supplements to keep teeth strong<\/li>\n<li>Dental sealants to keep bacteria away from hard-to-reach spaces<\/li>\n<li>Metal-free, tooth-colored fillings<\/li>\n<li>Custom athletic mouthguards for patients who play contact sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because we understand that the dentist\u2019s office can prove a scary and unfamiliar place to many children, we work hard to promote a relaxed, comfortable environment where your child can feel safe and positive about the entire experience. We\u2019ll also always keep you informed of the status of your little one\u2019s oral health, so you can feel comfortable in the decisions you make regarding treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule Your Child\u2019s Visit Today<\/h2>\n<p>If it has been more than six months since your son or daughter last visited the dentist, there\u2019s never been a better time to schedule an appointment with <strong>Dr. Kendrick <\/strong>and his caring, highly trained staff. We will always make sure to take the time to get to know you and your child, ensuring a pleasantly memorable experience at every visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> in <strong>Midwest City, OK <\/strong>today, and see for yourself what a difference our unique approach can make in your child\u2019s next dental visit. Our family-friendly dental practice proudly welcomes patients from throughout <strong>Midwest City <\/strong>and the surrounding areas, including <strong>Oklahoma City, Del City, Choctaw, <\/strong>and nearby communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you do everything can to ensure that your children and happy, safe, and healthy. Why should it be any different when it comes to the health of their teeth and gums? 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