Choosing a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

The Right
Pediatric Dentistry Credentials

Many parents don’t actually realize that there’s a big difference between a children’s dentist and a pediatric dentist. While pediatric dentists certainly do serve children, someone who brands themselves as a children’s dentist isn’t necessary a pediatric dentist. To identify as a pediatric dentist, that doctor must complete years of additional training following dental school so that they’re capable of handling a wider variety of unique concerns and treatments that affect younger smiles.

Pediatric dentists can also take their commitment a big step further by becoming Board-Certified! This certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry represents the completion of a rigorous examination process, as well as a commitment to upholding high standards of excellence when caring for infants, children, adolescents, and young patients with special needs. When parents choose a Board-Certified pediatric dentist like Dr. Bear, they can feel confident that their son or daughter will receive the best care imaginable.

A Wide Variety
of Kid-Friendly
Dental Services

It’s also important to make sure that your chosen pediatric dentist offers all of the treatments your youngest family members could need over time. After all, there are few things more frustrating than taking the time to acclimate to a brand-new dental office setting, only to find out that you have to take your child somewhere else altogether for a certain service!

At Bear Pediatric Dentistry, we’re dedicated to offering a comprehensive care approach that includes calming sedation dentistry, metal-free restorative work, frenectomies, orthodontics, and even fast emergency help. Our team is proud to offer valuable convenience AND reliable quality so that parents can sit back and relax.

A Safe, Welcoming Environment for Special Needs Patients

When your child has physical or behavioral special needs that need unique accommodations, looking for the right pediatric dentist who understands this can be a taxing experience. This is especially important because these children are often at a higher risk for developing serious dental problems over time. Thankfully, highly experienced pediatric dentists like Dr. Bear have undergone advanced training when it comes to caring for special needs patients. He always takes a careful, compassionate approach to your loved one’s visit, making sure to listen every step of the way until he’s found the right way to help them feel at ease.