Dental Cleanings
for Kids
At our Glenview office, we offer a friendly atmosphere and a compassionate pediatric dentistry team that can help ease children's fears, giving them positive experiences at the dentist from an early age. This can be an important part of minimizing or eliminating dental anxiety as children grow older.
Dr. Drew Gripentrog, Dr. Rogers, and The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommend that a child have their first dental visit as soon as their first tooth comes in, or no later than their first birthday and every six months after. This may seem young, but finding a dental home for your child is the key to a lifetime of dental health.
Even young children can be susceptible to early dental cavities, especially if they are given a bottle at bedtime. Regular dental visits at least twice a year can help catch these cavities early and make them easily treatable.
Dr. Drew Gripentrog, Dr. Rogers, and their team understand that children have different needs than adults, physically and emotionally, and are equipped to give your child the best experience.
Benefits of
Pediatric Dentisty
It's important to keep baby teeth healthy because problems with baby teeth can affect how permanent teeth grow later on. If you neglect your child's cavities, they can cause pain and infection, leading to problems with their developing permanent teeth.
We understand that your child's first dental visit can be stressful for you as a parent as well. Our Glenview team is always happy to answer any questions you have and to give both you and your child the best dental experience possible.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are a thin film that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the molars and pre-molars.
Even children who brush properly may not be able to get into all the pits and grooves between these teeth, and they are particularly susceptible to decay between the ages of 6 and 14. We recommend sealants as soon as a child's molars and pre-molars grow in for the best protection.
We may also recommend sealants for younger children depending on the condition of their teeth.
For baby teeth that are pitted or grooved, sealants can provide protection, allowing the baby teeth to do their job until a child's permanent teeth come in. Premature loss of baby teeth may lead to crooked or crowded permanent teeth that require orthodontic intervention.
Fluoride Treatments
For our younger patients, we recommend regular fluoride treatments and supplementation in accordance with AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) guidelines.
Fluoride can strengthen developing teeth and help prevent cavities.
Regular fluoride treatments help strengthen teeth by replacing minerals that are removed by acids and bacteria. Fluoride can even reverse early stages of decay in some patients, helping to avoid fillings.
Special Care For Children
With Special Needs
Our team is highly trained and experienced in treating a wide range of patients, from children to adults and the elderly, who require specialized care. We understand that every patient is unique, and we strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment for everyone.
Dr. Lynna Gripentrog brings specialized expertise in treating patients with complex medical needs, gained through rigorous training and ongoing roles as an attending at Ann & Robert H Lurie's Children Hospital.
We partner with board-certified anesthesiologists for deeper sedation and general anesthesia, ensuring the highest level of safety and comfort.
At Gallery Park Dental, we're dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the personalized, compassionate care they deserve, no matter their medical or dental needs.