Specializing in Dentistry & Orthodontics

for Infants, Children, & Teenagers

Kent Oceanside

(253) 850-1234

Kent Train

(253) 850-1234

Bonney Lake

(253) 826-5000

Children's Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association which encompasses comprehensive dental care for all children, from infancy through adolescence. A children’s dental specialist is a practitioner who, after becoming a general dentist (often called a family dentist), has completed an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children’s dental and orthodontic problems. Specialty education includes child psychology, behavior guidance, preventive techniques, restorative dentistry, interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic care (braces), and the treatment of children with special needs.

 

A thorough exam will be done to evaluate the health of your child’s teeth, gums and mouth. We will evaluate your child's growth and development and check to make sure your child's oral development is on track.  We will make child specific recommendations for the need of sealants, fluoride and other services based on your child's individual needs and habits.

 

Our doctors are trained to evaluate proper positioning of teeth and jaw structures, checking for the influence of any habits your child may have.

Establishing Your Child’s Dental Home

 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents and other care providers to help every child establish a dental home by 12 months of age. Establishing a dental home provides some key components to dental care for your child including...

 

  • Comprehensive oral health care including acute care and preventive services.

  • Individualized preventive dental health program based upon a caries-risk assessment.

  • Guidance regarding growth and development.

  • Plan for acute dental trauma (emergencies).

  • Dietary counseling.

  • Referrals to dental specialists when care cannot directly be provided within the dental home.

  • Referral at an age determined by patient, parent, and pediatric dentist.

Learn more about Children's Dentistry:

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Kent Office

Brad C. Hwang, DDS, PS

Kenny Ho, DDS, MS

Anna (Brostowitz) Requa, DDS

Chia-Yu Chen, DDS

Ellie Kwon, DDS

Mike Miyamoto, DDS, MS, Orthodontist

 

Bonney Lake Office

Brad C. Hwang, DDS, PS

Julie Bahnmiller, DDS

Kirk Skidmore, DDS

Kevin Kim, DDS

Robert Trujillo, DMD, MS, Orthodontist

Kent Train Depot

(253) 850-1234

24837 104th Avenue SE, Suite 200

Kent, Washington 98030

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Kent Oceanside

(253) 850-1234

24909 104th Avenue SE, Suite 200

Kent, Washington 98030    

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Bonney Lake Jungle

(253) 826-5000

18008 State Route 410 East, Suite B

Bonney Lake, Washington 98391

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