School-Age Children (6–12 Years)

Dr. Mayes and her team specialize in comprehensive dental care for children between the ages of six and twelve, focusing on maintaining healthy growth during the "mixed dentition" phase (when both baby and permanent teeth are present). Our goal is to provide a positive, low-anxiety environment and deliver essential preventive and restorative treatments. For more complex procedures, sedation options like nitrous oxide ("laughing air") are available.

Key Services Include:

• Preventive Care & Education: Essential services like regular dental cleanings, fluoride applications, and the placement of dental sealants on newly erupted permanent molars to effectively guard against decay.

• Restorative Treatments: White fillings are used to treat and restore teeth affected by cavities.

• Orthodontic Monitoring: We closely track jaw growth and the eruption of permanent teeth, allowing for the early detection and monitoring of potential misalignments (malocclusions).

• Space Management: If a primary (baby) tooth is lost prematurely, a space maintainer may be used to preserve the necessary room for the underlying permanent tooth to erupt correctly.

• Emergency Care: Prompt treatment for dental injuries resulting from accidents or sports.