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Webb Pediatric Dentistry is your go-to destination for top-notch pediatric dental treatment and a child-friendly environment. Parents should always keep an eye on their child’s teeth and schedule an appointment with their family dentist as soon as possible if they notice any problems. Small problems can become major issues if they go untreated for too long.
Webb Pediatric Dentistry specializes in treating children of all ages and we offer several treatments that they might need. Receiving treatment early and in a timely manner is particularly important for children because their oral development will impact their health as adults.
A dental cleaning is a routine procedure in which Dr. Webb & her team thoroughly clean every nook and cranny of your child’s teeth and gums, removing hard-to-reach plaque and bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease.
Dr. Webb Logan will also examine your child’s teeth to check for any potential problems and to make sure teeth are growing correctly. Part of this examination may include x-rays or other imaging to get a full picture of your child’s teeth, jaws, and tissues. This is perfectly normal and will not harm your child.
Dental cleanings are an important part of preventative care.
To prevent emergencies, make sure your child practices proper oral healthcare daily and make sure they wear a mouthguard during sports activities.
When it comes to children, parents can expect sudden dental emergencies to pop up now and then. Perhaps your child fell down or took a hit during a sporting event or on the playground resulting in a knocked-out tooth. Maybe your child woke up with a painful toothache or an abscess. Regardless of the problem, if it can’t wait until normal hours, you should seek emergency dental care immediately.
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, rinse the tooth off if it is dirty and try to place it gently back into place. If this doesn’t work, place the tooth in a cup of milk to preserve it during transport to the dentist. Painful toothaches and abscesses could be signs of infection that require immediate attention. In any emergency situation, it’s crucial that parents remain calm. Panicking will only make the emergency worse.
Cavities are holes in the teeth that form when acids wear down the enamel.
Clear answers for parents about treatment, comfort, and when a filling may be needed
If your child needs a kid's cavity filling, it is natural to have questions about whether treatment is necessary, what your child will feel, and what could happen if decay is left untreated.
Yes. Cavities are common in elementary-school-age children. According to the CDC’s 2024 Oral Health Surveillance Report, 50.1% of U.S. children ages 6–9 had experienced decay in at least one primary or permanent tooth based on 2017–March 2020 NHANES data.
Having a cavity does not necessarily mean a parent or child has done something wrong. Factors such as diet, oral hygiene, fluoride exposure, and individual cavity risk can all influence tooth decay.
Our goal is to keep your child as comfortable as possible during treatment. Webb Pediatric Dentistry uses a gentle, child-focused approach and discusses numbing and comfort options based on your child and the procedure.
For children who need additional help relaxing, nitrous oxide may also be considered when appropriate. You can learn more about what to expect with a pediatric cavity filling.
Your child may notice pressure, vibration, or other unfamiliar sensations during the procedure, but the treatment area is numbed to help minimize discomfort.
Not necessarily. The appropriate treatment depends on factors such as how far the decay has progressed, which tooth is affected, your child’s cavity risk, and how long the baby tooth is expected to remain in place.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s guidance on pediatric restorative dentistry notes that not every caries lesion automatically requires restorative treatment.
When decay has damaged enough tooth structure that restoration is appropriate, a filling can help protect the tooth and prevent the cavity from becoming more extensive.
Untreated tooth decay can continue spreading deeper into the tooth. Furthermore, untreated cavities can cause pain and infection and may interfere with a child’s ability to eat, speak, play, and learn.
If decay progresses significantly, your child may eventually need more involved treatment such as a crown, pulp therapy, or extraction instead of a simple filling.
Treating decay earlier can help preserve more of the natural tooth and reduce the risk of the problem becoming more complicated.
Some cavities cause noticeable symptoms such as sensitivity, discomfort, dark areas on the tooth, or food repeatedly getting stuck in one spot. Other cavities may cause no obvious symptoms and are discovered during a routine dental examination or with appropriate X-rays.
The best way to know is through an examination. Dr. Logan Webb can assess the affected tooth and determine whether your child needs a filling, another restorative treatment, preventive care, or continued monitoring.
If you think your child may need a kid's cavity filling, schedule a pediatric dental visit so we can evaluate the tooth and recommend the right next step before the problem has a chance to progress.
It can be scary when your child chips a tooth, but no worries! Webb Pediatric Dentistry can fix it. Fixing a chipped or broken tooth is important to prevent possible infection or tooth loss. Minor chips can be repaired via filling or bonding, a procedure in which the dentist uses an adhesive to bond a resin to the tooth, which is shaped and hardened to look and feel like part of your natural tooth. More extreme breaks may require a dental crown or a veneer.
Losing a tooth can be a big deal no matter how you lose it. Especially for children.
Everyone hates the thought of losing a tooth. Especially children. But it’s completely normal for children to lose their baby teeth, so extracting a baby tooth that cannot be saved is not something to worry about. The best thing to do is to keep an eye on the empty space to make sure the adult tooth under the gums erupts normally.
Needing to extract a permanent tooth, however, is a bigger deal because a new tooth won’t grow in to replace it. In this case, a dental implant may be installed that will look and feel like a natural tooth.
Dr. Webb at Webb Pediatric Dentistry will always discuss tooth extraction and other procedures with you beforehand so you know what is happening and what to expect next.
It may be necessary to place your child under anesthesia for a procedure. This is done to keep them calm and reduce their pain and anxiety. The most common form of anesthesia in dentistry is nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Your child will likely be groggy and may say funny things, but should return to normal soon.
Research tells us anesthesia is safe for children. Webb Pediatric Dentistry has the experience and skill to safely use anesthesia when necessary. "The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation as a safe and effective technique to reduce anxiety, produce analgesia, and enhance effective communication between a patient and health care provider."
If you have any questions or concerns about pediatric sedation, please contact Dr. Webb and her team by calling us at (704) 980–0545.
Answers for parents about comfort, safety, cost, and dental treatment.
Different levels of dental sedation exist, including deeper sedation and general anesthesia, but not every child needs to be fully asleep for treatment.
At our office, the sedation option currently offered is nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, which helps children feel calmer while remaining conscious and responsive. The appropriate approach depends on your child’s age, medical history, anxiety level, ability to cooperate, and the treatment being performed.
Sedation may add to the overall cost of dental treatment, but there is no single fee that applies to every child. Cost depends on the type of sedation used, the procedure, and insurance coverage.
We do not publish a standard sedation fee because each treatment plan is different. Our team can review expected costs and available benefits before treatment. You can also learn more about our financial information.
Yes. Pediatric dentists may use sedation when a child is very anxious, has difficulty remaining comfortable for treatment, has special healthcare needs, or requires dental care that may be difficult to complete without additional support.
For many children, nitrous oxide provides enough relaxation to make treatment more manageable while allowing them to remain awake and communicate with the dental team.
Nitrous oxide is one of the mildest and most commonly used forms of pediatric dental sedation. It is inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose and can help reduce anxiety while your child remains conscious.
Its effects begin quickly and generally wear off soon after the gas is stopped. Whether nitrous oxide is appropriate still depends on your child’s health, treatment needs, and individual comfort level.
Yes, sedation may be considered for pediatric pulp treatment when a child is anxious or needs additional help remaining comfortable during the procedure.
Local anesthesia is typically used to numb the tooth itself, while nitrous oxide may be added when appropriate to help your child relax. If your child requires a deeper level of sedation, we can discuss the safest and most appropriate next steps based on their individual needs.
Dr. Webb will only perform a root canal on your child if absolutely necessary.
Pulp treatment might be necessary if the pulp of your child's tooth is infected and needs to be removed.
If pulp treatment is necessary, Dr. Webb will:
In order to prevent cavities in molars, parents can opt to have their pediatric dentist apply a sealant on their child's teeth to reduce the risk of cavities. While proper oral care is the best way to prevent cavities, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities, as well.
When necessary Dr. Webb and her team may apply a thin layer of plastic or other dental material over the surface of your child's tooth. This can provide extra protection, especially if your child has yet to establish their healthy oral habits. Which is totally normal, of course!
Fluoride treatment is an effective way to strengthen your child's teeth to prevent cavities and damage. Fluoride is a safe natural mineral that has been added to drinking water for decades to improve the overall dental health of the population.
Another way to add fluoride to your child's dental routine is to obtain a mouthwash or toothpaste that contains it. This can be particularly useful if you live in an area where drinking water doesn’t already contain fluoride or if your child drinks only bottled water.
If you are considering adding fluoride to your child’s oral care routine, ask Dr. Webb and her team how much fluoride is safe for your child to use.
If your child drinks only bottled water, ask Dr. Webb how you can use fluoride to keep your child's teeth cavity-free.
Webb Pediatric Dentistry proudly serves Charlotte and surrounding communities in North Carolina. We are committed to providing your child with the best care possible. Dr. Webb and her team are proud to share that we have experience caring for children with special needs, as well.
The cost can vary significantly depending on whether treatment is completed in the dental office or with professionally supervised take-home products. In-office whitening often costs several hundred dollars, while dentist-provided take-home systems may cost less.
Because prices vary between practices and treatment methods, the best way to get an accurate figure is to ask the dental office directly. Cosmetic whitening is also typically not covered by dental insurance.
The final price depends on the whitening method, how much discoloration is present, the number of treatments needed, and whether professional supervision is included.
Store-bought products are generally less expensive than professional options, but they also use different concentrations and delivery methods. Before choosing a whitening product, especially for a teenager, a dental examination can help determine whether staining, decay, enamel changes, or another issue is affecting tooth color.
Often, yes, but results depend on the cause of the yellow appearance.
Surface stains from foods, drinks, or plaque may respond well to professional cleaning or whitening. Discoloration originating deeper within the tooth may be more difficult to change. Natural dentin also has a yellow tone, so whitening cannot make every tooth the same shade.
The ADA notes that whitening can help with both surface and deeper discoloration, although results vary by the type of stain.
It can be appropriate for some adolescents, but whitening should be considered carefully based on age and dental development.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry supports appropriately selected whitening for children and adolescents but discourages full-arch cosmetic bleaching when a child still has primary or mixed dentition. A dentist should first determine why the teeth appear discolored and whether whitening is the appropriate treatment.
Parents with questions about tooth color or other dental concerns can discuss them during a pediatric dental visit.
Whitening is not permanent. Results may last from several months to a few years depending on the whitening method and habits after treatment.
Foods and drinks that stain teeth, tobacco exposure, oral hygiene, and natural aging can all affect how long the brighter shade lasts. Good brushing habits and regular professional cleanings can help manage surface staining.
Whitening can also cause temporary tooth sensitivity or gum irritation in some patients, so professional guidance is especially important for younger patients.
If you are considering teeth whitening in Charlotte for your child or teenager, contact Webb Pediatric Dentistry to discuss their tooth color and whether any treatment is appropriate.
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