Give your children a healthy start with gentle, compassionate dental care that makes visits positive and establishes lifelong habits for optimal oral health.
At Borges Brothers Dental, we understand that early dental experiences shape your child’s attitude toward oral health for life. Our pediatric dentistry services in St. Augustine provide comprehensive dental care for children in a welcoming, friendly environment where young patients feel safe, comfortable, and even excited about their dental visits. From first teeth through adolescence, we partner with parents to establish excellent oral health habits and prevent problems before they start.
Children have unique dental needs that differ from adults, requiring specialized approaches to treatment, communication, and preventative care. Our doctors’ extensive training and gentle chairside manner help children feel at ease, while our focus on education empowers both kids and parents with knowledge about proper care. Whether it’s your child’s first dental visit, routine preventative care, or treatment for cavities or dental emergencies, we deliver pediatric dentistry that prioritizes their comfort and long-term oral health.
Establish Positive Dental Attitudes Early Early positive experiences at the dentist create lifelong comfort with dental care, preventing dental anxiety and ensuring children continue seeking preventative care into adulthood rather than avoiding the dentist.
Catch and Prevent Problems Early Regular pediatric dental visits identify cavities, developmental issues, and bite problems when they’re easiest to treat, preventing painful emergencies and complex treatments while teeth and jaws are still developing.
Guide Proper Oral Development We monitor how your child’s teeth, jaw, and bite are developing, identifying issues like crowding, incorrect bite patterns, or delayed tooth eruption that may require early intervention or orthodontic evaluation.
Teach Lifelong Healthy Habits Through age-appropriate education and hands-on instruction, we teach children proper brushing and flossing techniques, explain why oral health matters, and motivate them to take ownership of caring for their teeth.
Prevent Childhood Cavities Pediatric dentistry emphasizes prevention through regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and dietary counseling that significantly reduces your child’s cavity risk and protects their developing teeth.
Family-Centered Care Approach We involve parents in every aspect of their child’s dental care, providing guidance on home care, answering your questions, and partnering with you to ensure optimal oral health throughout childhood.
Step 1: Welcoming First Visit Introduction For young children’s first visits, we focus on building comfort and trust through a gentle introduction to our office, equipment, and team, making the experience positive and non-threatening to establish good associations.
Step 2: Comprehensive Pediatric Examination We’ll examine your child’s teeth, gums, bite, and oral development, checking for cavities, assessing tooth eruption patterns, and identifying any concerns while making the process fun and engaging for young patients.
Step 3: Professional Cleaning and Fluoride Our gentle hygienist will clean your child’s teeth thoroughly, removing plaque and buildup, then apply fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel and protect against cavities—explaining each step in kid-friendly language.
Step 4: Parent Education and Home Care Guidance We’ll discuss your child’s oral health status with you, provide age-appropriate home care instructions, answer your questions about teething, diet, habits, or development, and address any concerns you have.
Step 5: Positive Reinforcement and Rewards We celebrate your child’s cooperation and bravery, making them feel proud of taking care of their teeth and ensuring they leave with positive feelings about their dental visit that encourage future cooperation.
Our friendly team is here to help with anything you need — from insurance questions to treatment details.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth appearing, whichever comes first. This early visit establishes a dental home, allows us to catch potential problems, and helps parents learn proper infant oral care.
Keep discussions positive and matter-of-fact, reading age-appropriate books about visiting the dentist, avoiding words like “hurt” or “pain,” and never using dental visits as threats or punishment. Let us do the explaining about procedures, as we’re trained in child-friendly communication that reduces anxiety.
Yes, modern digital dental X-rays emit extremely low radiation levels and are very safe for children. We use lead aprons for additional protection and only take X-rays when clinically necessary to diagnose problems not visible during examination, following guidelines that minimize exposure while ensuring complete care.
Dental sealants are protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back molars to prevent cavities in the deep grooves where brushing can’t reach effectively. We recommend sealants for most children’s permanent molars as they erupt (around ages 6 and 12), as they significantly reduce cavity risk in these vulnerable teeth.
Establish good oral hygiene early with twice-daily brushing (using fluoride toothpaste appropriate for age), daily flossing once teeth touch, limiting sugary and acidic foods/drinks, avoiding bottles or sippy cups at bedtime, and ensuring regular professional dental care including cleanings and fluoride treatments.
For knocked-out permanent teeth, find the tooth, handle it by the crown, rinse gently, try to reinsert it, and contact us immediately. For broken teeth or severe pain, call our office right away. Control bleeding with gentle pressure using clean gauze, and apply cold compresses for swelling or pain.
Protect your smile with comprehensive preventative care that stops problems before they start. Regular cleanings, exams, and patient education form the foundation of lifelong oral health.
Life doesn't schedule dental emergencies, but we're ready when they happen. Our St. Augustine practice provides prompt, professional emergency treatment to relieve pain and restore your oral health quickly.
Schedule their pediatric dental appointment today and discover how gentle, positive care creates the foundation for lifelong oral health.