Design Dental Group
Overview
Laying a foundation for excellent dental hygiene begins in early childhood. For that reason, Design Dental Group considers its pediatric dentistry services immensely important. Located in Houston, Texas, Design Dental Group serves patients of all ages and takes special care when treating the youngest visitors to the office. From spotting early tooth decay, to helping children understand dental hygiene in a fun way, Melanie T. Bibb, DDS, and her associates at Design Dental Group provide caring service for their pediatric patients.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child should visit his or her dentist no later than six months after the eruption of the first tooth and continue visiting the dentist twice a year throughout childhood. During their first visit to Design Dental Group, parents will learn how to clean their babies’ new teeth and gums and how diet can affect tooth development and health. They are also able to discuss common pediatric dental problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, enamel fluorosis, and thumb sucking. As children grow older, they will get to take a more active role in their visit to Design Dental Group. Dr. Melanie T. Bibb and her staff are dedicated to developing a positive relationship with both parent and child, knowing that they will all have to work together to promote positive dental hygiene that will last a lifetime. Dr. Bibb takes the time to explain the cleaning, polishing, and other necessary procedures in an engaging, age-appropriate way, even allowing children to use their “X-ray vision” to see the roots of their own teeth. Doing X-rays for children is especially important since their mouths evolve quickly than an adult’s mouth. Additionally, Design Dental Group offers anesthesia for children with age, behavior, or medical challenges, as well as fitted mouth guards and space maintainers for children who have lost some baby teeth early. More information about the pediatric services offered by Design Dental Group, as well as frequently asked questions about pediatric dental health, may be found on the company’s website: www.design-dentalgroup.com.