pediatric dentistry in sacramento
Fun and Friendly Smiles from Your Favorite Dentist in Sacramento
Most parents in Midtown and East Sac worry about their little ones being scared of the big chair or the funny-looking tools. But finding a great Dentist in Sacramento, CA shouldn’t be a chore. At Tex Mabalon Dentistry, we treat your kids like they are our own. We focus on Pediatric Dentistry because we want to help children in North Natomas and Land Park grow up with healthy habits. We make the visit fun so they actually look forward to coming back. When a kid feels safe, they don’t have to be scared of getting their teeth cleaned or fixed.
Most Common pediatric dentistry Procedures
Kids love their treats, especially when you take them to get ice cream near William Land Park. Sometimes, those sweets and snacks can lead to a little hole in a tooth, which we call a cavity. When your child has a “sugar bug” that won’t go away, we use Pediatric Fillings to patch things up. If you are asking, “Who is the best dentist near me for my child?”, you want someone who is quick and gentle.
We use white, tooth-colored materials so the filling blends right in. We explain everything to the child using “kid language.” We don’t say “drill” or “needle”—we talk about “sleepy juice” and “tooth whistles.” This keeps the energy light and easy. Most of our little patients from Greenhaven and Pocket are finished before they even realize we started. Fixing a cavity early with a filling keeps the infection from getting worse and hurting the permanent tooth growing underneath. It’s a simple way to keep them smiling through the whole school year at McClatchy High area schools.
Sometimes a cavity goes deep, or a kid takes a tumble at a Sacramento Kings youth camp and hurts a tooth. If the nerve inside a baby tooth gets sick or injured, it can cause a big throb. In these cases, we might need to do a Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy. A pulpotomy is often called a “baby root canal.” We just remove the part of the nerve that is sick in the top of the tooth and leave the rest alone.
If the whole nerve is infected, we do a pulpectomy to clean out the entire root. This might sound scary, but it is actually a great thing because it saves the baby tooth. Baby teeth act as “guides” for the adult teeth. If we pull the baby tooth too early, the other teeth might move into the wrong spot and cause a “traffic jam” later. We want to keep that space open so their adult smile comes in straight. Whether you are in Tahoe Park or Rosemont, we make sure your child is comfortable and numb so they don’t feel a thing. We are experts at keeping kids calm while we do the “detective work” inside their teeth.
Why Choose Dr. Tex Mabalon for pediatric Dentistry?
Being a Dentist in this community is a big responsibility. We have seen so many kids grow up right here in Sacramento. We know that the first few visits set the stage for how they feel about the dentist for the rest of their lives. That’s why we take our time and never rush a child. If they need a break to talk about their favorite animal at the zoo, we take that break. We share advice with parents on how to brush at home and what snacks are best for “strong teeth.” We aren’t just here to fix problems; we are here to prevent them.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Choosing Dr. Tex means choosing a dental team that truly cares about restoring your health, function, and confidence.