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Extra Phones: Fax: (208) 888-3089
Neighborhood: Northwest Meridian
AKA: Joel Whitt DMD
Other Link: http://www.drbaby2th.com
Categories: Dentists, Dental Clinics, Dental Hygienists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentistry, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers, Teeth Whitening Products & Services

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Phone: (208) 888-7711

Address: 3235 N Towerbridge Way Ste 200, Meridian, ID 83646

Website: http://www.drbaby2th.com

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Dental Examination
X-rays

Teeth Cleaning
Fluoride Treatment
Visit Dental Care for Kids every 6 months to have your teeth polished and receive a fluoride treatment. This ensures that the teeth are completely clean and it significantly helps to strengthen the enamel on your teeth. Children that receive regular fluoride treatment experience fewer cavities.
Dental Sealants
A dental sealant is used to prevent the accumulation of food in the pits and features of teeth. These pits and fissures are the most likely place for cavities to form. Having a dental seal helps reduce the risk of developing cavities by up to 85%. In order to remain effective, sealants should be checked and touched up as needed during regularly scheduled dentist visits, every 6 months.
Space Maintainers
A space maintainer is an appliance used to prevent teeth from shifting and causing crowding. These are often used after the premature loss of primary teeth. Space maintainers are tolerated by most children. They are removed when the new tooth appears, which usually takes 4 - 7 years.

Fillings
Resin Composite
Pediatric crowns are used when large cavities weaken a tooth too much, or when the tooth can't retain fillings. These crowns allow the tooth to remain in the mouth until it falls out naturally. In order to place the crown, the tooth must be reduced in size so the crown can fit over the entire tooth. Crowns can be made of many different materials including stainless steel (silver), zirconia (white), and composite resin (white). Although white crowns are desirable, the stainless-steel crown is the most successful and dependable. We can discuss the white crown limitations and determine if they will work for your child.
Crowns
The other dentist wanted my 4 year old to be put under anesthesia for her crowns, Dr. Whitt and his staff was able to make her feel comfortable enough to do it in the office. She still gets excited to go back. I can't thank them enough!

Pulpotomy
A pulpotomy is the surgical removal of the nerve in the pulp chamber of the tooth, followed by the application of disinfecting medication and the placement of a crown on the restored tooth. If a cavity encroaches to the pulp chamber there is a chance that removing the cavity will expose the chamber to bacteria. It is necessary to perform the pulpotomy if this occurs.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery

Orthodontics
If teeth are found to be on an inappropriate eruption path, an orthodontist may be referred. Under most circumstances, it's alright to wait until your child has lost all of their primary teeth before visiting an orthodontist.
Braces

Teeth Whitening
General Dentistry
Dr. Whitt graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors degree in business management in 1997. He then went on to obtain his DMD degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2002. In 2003 Dr. Whitt spent a year at the University of Utah hospital practicing and studying general dentistry. From there Dr. Whitt, his wife Andy, and their four children (#5 was born in Rochester)moved across the country to Rochester New York to pursue specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at The University of Rochester/Eastman Dental Center. After two years in New York, Dr. Whitt completed his training in Pediatric dentistry and then moved back west to the Treasure Valley. In 2007 Dr. Whitt earned his board certification in pediatric dentistry.

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