Attention to the unique dental needs of children and young adults is very special, very important, and very demanding. What makes dental care for young people different from dental care for adults is the simple fact that children are growing. Their mouths are growing and developing, along with their bodies and minds. The specialty of pediatric dentistry is really the specialty of growth and development. It is our intent to grow healthy teeth and mouths. Along with that, we help develop healthy attitudes about responsible oral hygiene and home care. While most dentists are trained to look after the inevitable breakdown that occurs with the aging adult mouth, the pediatric and orthodontic specialties assist in building strong mouths, strong teeth, and a strong sense of patient confidence and self-esteem. The combination of the pediatric dentist and the orthodontist in one office is ideal. It lends itself to the most comprehensive dental care for the child from infancy through early adulthood. In providing dental care for the child patient we place strong emphasis on prevention. Through early education, motivation, and intervention of developing problems, the experience of dentistry can be pleasant and rewarding.