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14 Years
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Emergency
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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner in Mercer Island
Mercer Island Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care for children in a nurturing and anxiety-free environment. Our practice emphasizes preventive care, early intervention, and education to foster lifelong oral health habits. We utilize advanced technologies like digital x-rays and laser dentistry to ensure precision and comfort. Our team prioritizes building trust with both children and parents, creating a positive dental experience through age-appropriate communication and a child-friendly office design. We specialize in treating children with special needs and offer sedation options for anxious patients.Our commitment to community education includes guidance on nutrition, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. With board-certified expertise, we address emergencies promptly and maintain a safe, familiar environment for all visits. Our goal is to establish a dental home for every child by their first birthday, promoting confidence and reducing future anxiety. We pride ourselves on personalized care, combining professionalism with a fun atmosphere to make dentistry enjoyable for young patients.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
Dental Emergencies
Preventive Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We are Mercer Island's only Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist specializing in child-focused care
- Offer safe sedation options for anxious or special needs children
- Utilize advanced laser dentistry for precise, minimally invasive treatments
- Provide emergency dental care with same-day appointment availability
- Create a fun, educational environment that reduces dental anxiety in children
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Caring and gentle doctor
Kids friendly environment
Amazing staff
Reduces dental anxiety
Accommodates special needs
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. Our practice focuses on preventive treatments, early orthodontic evaluation, and restorative procedures tailored to developing teeth. We create positive experiences through child-friendly communication and behavior management techniques while addressing unique dental needs like thumb-sucking habits and baby bottle tooth decay. Our comprehensive approach includes regular checkups, digital x-rays, and education for both children and parents.
Sedation Dentistry
Safe sedation options for children with dental anxiety or special needs. We offer nitrous oxide ("silly air") for mild sedation and general anesthesia administered by board-certified anesthesiologists for extensive treatments. This ensures comfortable care while maintaining safety through continuous monitoring. Our graduated approach helps children build trust over time, often transitioning from general anesthesia to simpler sedation methods as they become more comfortable with dental visits.
Laser Dentistry
Precision dental care using Fotona laser technology. This minimally invasive approach treats cavities, reshapes gums, and addresses soft tissue issues without drills or anesthesia in many cases. Laser treatments reduce bleeding, speed healing, and kill bacteria more effectively than traditional methods. We are one of few pediatric practices in Seattle offering this technology, which makes procedures more comfortable while maintaining exceptional treatment outcomes.
Dental Emergencies
Immediate treatment for knocked-out teeth, fractures, and severe toothaches. We prioritize same-day appointments for emergencies and provide guidance on temporary care before visits. Our team handles traumatic injuries to baby and permanent teeth, including re-implantation procedures and pain management. Early establishment of a dental home ensures emergency care occurs in a familiar environment, reducing stress for both children and parents during urgent situations.
Preventive Care
Comprehensive preventive services including fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and nutrition counseling. We emphasize early education on proper brushing techniques and cavity prevention through regular cleanings. Our preventive approach addresses risk factors like sugary diets and provides custom mouthguards for sports protection. We monitor dental development milestones and implement space maintainers when needed to ensure proper alignment of permanent teeth.
People
Dr. Victoria Vu
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Vu specializes in pediatric dental care with expertise in treating children with special needs. She creates a nurturing environment using age-appropriate communication and advanced techniques. Her practice focuses on preventive care, sedation dentistry, and emergency treatment while emphasizing lifelong oral health education for families through personalized guidance and community outreach programs.
Questions
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends establishing a dental home by age one, or within six months of the first tooth erupting.
What sedation options are available for anxious children?
We offer nitrous oxide for mild sedation and general anesthesia administered by board-certified anesthesiologists for more extensive treatments or severe anxiety cases.
How do you handle dental emergencies?
We prioritize same-day appointments for emergencies and provide immediate care for knocked-out teeth, fractures, and severe toothaches in a familiar, child-friendly environment.
What preventive services do you offer?
Our preventive care includes fluoride treatments, dental sealants, nutrition counseling, custom mouthguards, and space maintainers to protect developing teeth and guide proper alignment.
Are you equipped to treat children with special needs?
Yes, we specialize in treating children with sensory challenges and developmental conditions, offering customized approaches and sedation options to ensure comfortable, effective care.
