SL_BalaKidsDentistry_Profile_6_23_Profile 6 / 29 / 23 1 : 32 PM Page 2 The Bala Kids Dentistry team includes ( top row , left to right ) Ashley Ponce , Lauren Wallen , Alex Waxman , About Dr . Sheedeh Madani , Lisa Waxman , Semajé Harper , Citlali Pena , ( bottom row , left to right ) Aniyyah Williams , Francesca Franzzo , and Vanessa Lopez . Not pictured : Dr . Dustin Root , Nicole Lozada , Becca DeOrio , Zulay Reyes , Brianna DiMaio , Emily Cicon , and Lynnsey Cesar . Dr.Sheedeh identify any problems with their oral health and them , trying to find something that can be a re - Madani reviewdental home care . placement to soothe the children without After receiving her under - affecting their bite can be beneficial . graduate degree at the What should a child expect for the first If your child has chipped a tooth , we’d University of Pennsylvania , visit when they are a year old or younger ? advise that you schedule a visit with us as soon Dr.Sheedeh earned a Mas - At the first dental visit we typically do a “ knee - aspossible so that we can evaluate the severity ter’s in Biomedical Science to - knee lap exam , ” during which the patient ofthe chip or fracture . An X - ray may be needed at the Philadelphia College sits on their parent’s or caregiver’s lap through to evaluate if there is any nerve exposure or the exam . After the exam and cleaning , we dis - root fracture . The treatment depends on the ofOsteopathic Medicine . cuss parent concerns , brushing techniques , cav - extent of the dental trauma , the patient’s age , Shereturned to Penn for her ity - prevention methods , and share information cooperation , and whether the fracture is on a dentaldoctorate , where she that will help with education and patient care . babyor adult tooth . wasawarded Certificates of This can set the stage for a lifetime of good The primary cause of crooked teeth in Merit in both pediatric den - dentalhealth . adults is due to overcrowding in the mouth . tistryand oral medicine . We can anticipate this before the adult teeth Herpassion for working Considering that baby teeth are meant to fullycome through in children . A palate expander withchildren led her to spe - fall out , is it really essential for a child to canbe introduced early to make room for over - cialize in pediatric dentistry see a pediatric dentist ? crowding teeth . at St . Christopher’s Hospital To ensure your child has good oral health , it is vital that you work to keep their baby teeth Is there anything else you would want forChildren in Philadelphia . healthy . Baby teeth will also provide pathways parents to know ? Theexperience enabled her for adult teeth to grow into . If a child’s baby When choosing a dentist for your child , look tocollaborate with other teethare neglected , they may experience many for a board - certified pediatric dentist . They will medicalproviders as a mod - other problems such as infections that can haveadditional training and years of experience elfor comprehensive pedi - spread to the rest of their body if not treated . working with children . Beyond their credentials , atriccare , thereby providing Achild’s dental health is about much more parentsshould look for someone they feel com - asolid foundation when she than baby teeth . As part of our treatment , we fortablewith and can form a bond with , because foundedBala Kids Dentistry . conduct a thorough medical history , identify this is someone who’s going to be in your “ Thework we do is about issues of weak enamel , early signs of decay , or life — and in your child’s life — for a long time . much more than checking pathologies in the gum or bone . Early care also Ourmission at Bala Kids Dentistry is to give includes screening for sleep apnea , throat ob - kids a dental office experience where they feel andtreating children’s structions , and tongue ties , and providing referrals . at home and look teeth , ” she says . “ We see the No matter the patient , my team and I want to forwardto returning . kidsregularly through the helppeople advocate for their children through Ourgoal is to instill a yearand throughout their preventativecare and early intervention . positive attitude to - childhood , so we are always warddentistry in the onthe lookout for any What guidance can you provide for par - minds of our young changesthat need to be ad - ents whose children have issues such as patients and their dressedwith their pediatri - thumb sucking , a chipped tooth , or families that will last cian.We believe in the im - ? crooked teeth ? a lifetime . portance of communication It is widely known that thumb sucking and the use of a pacifier can lead to children developing betweenproviders and BALAKIDS DENTISTRY bite problems . As long as children stop by the D reachingoutto the patients ’ 15 Presidential Blvd . , Suite 303 ageof three years old , their bite may self - correct . pediatriciansor specialists if Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004 There are techniques that we can discuss with it will benefit children’s over - 610 - DENTIST ( 610 - 336 - 8478 ) theparents to transition away from these habits . all wellbeing . ” BalaKidsDentistry.com Since these habits are typically soothing for