Children are always welcome at Fede Family & Cosmetic Dentistry; consider us your pediatric dentist in Albuquerque! We all know how busy life can be without having to make appointments at two different dental offices (one for the kids and one for parents).

According to the American Dental Association, your child should visit the dentist within six months after the presence of the first tooth or their first birthday. Early oral examination aids in the detection of the early stages of tooth decay. Early detection is also essential to maintain good oral health.

With regular check-ups and cleanings, we can ensure healthy and happy smiles. We will screen your child’s mouth for tooth decay and gum disease. Regular professional dental cleanings are essential for a healthy mouth. During your child’s dental cleaning, we will gently remove any buildup of plaque or tarter.

Without proper dental care, children are susceptible to oral decay. Healthy smiles should not stop at the dentists office. We will educate you and your child on how to make good food choices and how to properly brush and floss at home.

We let children get familiar with the sights and sounds of the office. They can meet our staff and our dentist in 87109. Parents may ask questions and get their concerns addressed. We provide tips and education on how to care for your child’s teeth and gums. Some children will let us clean and examine their teeth on the first visit! Our goal is to make it a positive experience with lots of praise. Kids love our mascot Rex and treasure chest.

We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Nitrous is administered by a nose piece that fits over the nose. It works by breathing it in. Once, the nitrous is turned off it quickly exits the body. If patients cannot breath through their nose or cannot tolerate the rubber nose piece then we don’t continue to try it to use it.

We do not restrain children by using a papoose board. If parents wish to comfort their child by holding their hands that is ok with us. We use positive reinforcement and explain what we are doing to the child.

Absolutely! We encourage parents to come back if they want to.

Parents who wish to sedate their children and have them “sleep” for dental work or children who are uncooperative may be referred to a pedodontist. A pedodontist is a dentist who only see’s children. We know you are very busy, and we try to make your life as easy as possible. We try to schedule the entire family in one office but sometimes that is not always feasible. Some kids may only need to see a pedodontist until they get acclimated to a dental office.

As all parents know, children do not sit still for along period of time. If a child has multiple teeth in different areas of the mouth that need treatment we will split the treatment into multiple appointments.