infant-dentistry

Infant Dentistry
Give Your Child's Smile the Best Possible Start

Your baby's first dental visit is an important milestone—and one of the easiest ways to help prevent cavities before they start.

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Why Families Choose Us for Infant Dentistry

At Seal It with a Smile Pediatric Dentistry we provide gentle dental care designed specifically for infants and toddlers.

Whether your baby has just cut their first tooth or you're looking for guidance on teething, feeding, fluoride, or oral hygiene, we're here to help your family build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Your baby's first dental experience should be positive, educational, and stress-free. Our entire office was designed specifically for children, with a focus on making early dental visits enjoyable while giving parents confidence in their child's care.

Benefits of Early Infant Dental Care

Prevent Cavities Before They Start

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases—but it's also largely preventable.

Early visits allow us to identify risk factors, provide preventive care, and help keep your baby's smile healthy.

Monitor Healthy Growth and Development

We monitor tooth eruption, jaw growth, bite development, and overall oral health to identify concerns early, when they're often easier to manage.

Give Parents Expert Guidance

Every baby is different.

We'll answer your questions about teething discomfort, bottle and breastfeeding habits, pacifier and thumb sucking, fluoride recommendations, cleaning your baby's teeth, and nutrition and cavity prevention.

Did you know...

Most cavities in young children are preventable with early dental visits, healthy habits, and regular preventive care. Baby teeth are essential for proper eating, speech development, and guiding permanent teeth into their correct positions.

Call (305) 786-5393 to schedule your baby's first dental visit today.

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What to Expect During Your Baby's First Visit

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A Gentle Infant Oral Examination

Your baby's first appointment is designed to be comfortable, educational, and relaxed. We will perform a gentle examination to evaluate your baby's teeth, gums, jaw, and oral development while checking for any early signs of tooth decay or developmental concerns, and review your child's medical history.

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Personalized Preventive Care

Depending on your child's age and needs, the visit may include a gentle cleaning to remove plaque buildup, fluoride varnish when appropriate, an assessment of cavity risk, guidance on brushing, flossing, and healthy nutrition, and recommendations for preventing future dental problems.

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Ongoing Partnership With Your Family

As your child grows, we'll continue monitoring their oral health through regular preventive visits tailored to each stage of development, providing practical advice and helping children develop healthy dental habits that last a lifetime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends scheduling your child's first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth erupts—whichever comes first. Early visits allow us to monitor your baby's oral development, discuss feeding and oral hygiene, and help prevent cavities before they start.

Baby teeth play an important role in your child's development. They help with eating, speech, and guiding permanent teeth into their proper positions. Early dental visits allow us to identify potential concerns before they become larger problems and establish healthy habits from the very beginning.

Your baby's first visit is designed to be gentle, educational, and stress-free. We will examine your child's teeth, gums, jaw, and oral development, discuss brushing and nutrition, answer your questions, and provide personalized recommendations to help keep your child's smile healthy. Most first visits are brief and focus on making the experience positive.

Good oral health begins before all of your baby's teeth have erupted. Clean your baby's gums with a soft, damp cloth after feedings, begin brushing with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush as soon as the first tooth appears, avoid putting your baby to bed with a bottle containing anything other than water, and schedule regular dental checkups. We can also recommend fluoride and other preventive measures based on your child's individual needs.

That's completely normal. Babies are in a new environment and may become fussy or cry during their visit. Our team specializes in caring for infants and young children, and we take a gentle, patient approach to help your child feel safe and comfortable. Our goal is to create positive early dental experiences that build confidence for future visits.

Still Have Questions?

Give us a call to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable team members.

Call (305) 786-5393

What parents are saying

See what families say about their experience at Seal It with a Smile!

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our 18 month old daughter. Shes super scared of the dentist and seal it with a smile dental made it so easy!!! Dr. Riley is so gentle and empathetic and thorough! He gave us the best advice on dental hygiene for our little one and was so patient! Wouldn’t recommend anyone but him. Thank you so much!!!

Michelle B.

My first impression of Seal it With a Smile, was that it was very children centered. The decor was amazing and inviting….made me want to be a kid. Lol. They had premium COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS for the adults!! On top of that, The staff was very warm, welcoming, and friendly. Dr. Riley explained everything with the treatment plan. He also made my granddaughter very comfortable. I would highly recommend this office.

Shironda J.

I had an excellent experience with the dentistry service. Everything was professional, comfortable, and high-quality. I’m very happy with the results and highly recommend them

Elizaveta L.

Amazing experience! First dentist my daughter actually enjoyed. Highly recommend!

Marina K.

Dr Riley and Maybel was very pleasant. Took great care of Logan and was very informative. Highly recommend Seal it with a smile!

Charlie

Great kids clinic, doctors are very professional and nice. I definitely recommend this clinic for all parents

Janna T.

It was such an amazing experienceThe place was so clean they were so friendlyThank you for everything

Mroog B.

An amazing experience, 100% recommend!

Rebecca S.

We just did cleaning my son tooth’s, it was great experience, definitely come back

Mariya D.

What an amazing experience! My daughter felt comfortable at the dentist for the first time! 10/10 recommend!

Ana

We had an amazing experience at Seal it with a smile today. It was my daughter’s first visit and Maibel was so good with her! She took her time and sang to her to get her to warm up. Dr Riley was very patient and friendly. We are so happy to have found this office and will recommend to family and friends!!

Carolina T.

Amazing thank you

Genesis P.

My almost 1 year old has such an amazing experience with Tamara and Dr. Riley! The Space is so beautiful clean and beyond kid friendly !

Yanna A.

Great experience, my daughter’s first time , she is 2 years old and they made her feel so comfortable. We will definitely be coming back !

Sophia B.

I had such an amazing experience here! Everyone was super friendly and catered to my little brother who felt super comfortable and safe. He is so excited to see Dr. Riley, and his assistant Tamara. The entire staff has been nothing but very professional, sweet and friendly. We had a great time and Dr. Riley explained everything to me in a way I understood. Thank you so much I am definitely returning here. My brother is looking forward to returning. Such a beautiful and clean office

Alondra A.
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