Frequently Asked Questions
What Insurance do we accept?
We accept a wide variety of dental insurance plans across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and accept CareCredit.. Please contact our office if you have specific questions; we are happy to help!
Why pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentists do a two-year residency working with other pediatric healthcare providers including pediatricians, ear nose and throat doctors, and anesthesiologists. During their residency, pediatric dentists are trained for dental trauma, oral surgery and dental emergencies. Pediatric dentists are trained to safely sedate children in the office if needed.
Children and adolescents are unique patients from their behavior to their dental needs. Selecting a pediatric dentist is an awesome choice because they have specialized training in providing superior oral care for kids. Pediatric dentists have education and information pertaining to the latest technology, procedures and techniques available to kids
Pediatric dentists are prepared for kids’ wild imaginations and energy levels, as they understand the milestones of developmental psychology. This knowledge helps a pediatric dentist anticipate how children think and behave, and allows children to have a positive experience in the dental setting. Everything at Ozark Pediatric
Dentistry is geared toward children, from the kid-friendly staff to the design of our office – we want your kids to feel comfortable and enjoy their visit.
Why primary (baby) teeth are important:
Your child may not keep his or her first teeth forever, but that doesn’t mean those tiny teeth don’t need consistent care. By maintaining your child’s dental health now, you will provide health benefits well into adulthood as primary (baby) teeth serve a very important purpose.
Primary teeth serve as guides for the eruption of permanent (adult) teeth, holding the space into which these new teeth will erupt. The crowns (tops) of the permanent teeth actually push against the roots of the primary teeth, which cause them to fall out. This process allows adult teeth to take their proper place.
Also, primary teeth will be there for the majority of childhood serving many purposes: helping your child chew, bite, and speak. Until around the age of six, your child will rely on primary teeth exclusively to perform these essential functions. Up until your child is around 12 years old, he or she will have a mix of primary and permanent teeth. You want to make sure those teeth stay healthy and are lost
naturally, at the appropriate time.