Tulsa Pediatric Dentist - Thomas Gilbert, D.D.S.

We welcome you to our practice! We will do everything in our power to make you and your child happy. Your dental health is important to us. We welcome and appreciate your comments and suggestions concerning the quality of the care you received and how you were treated in our office. Your highest compliment to us is the referral of others to our practice.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site. We are glad you are here! Our child oriented practice is centered around our warm, friendly staff, our cheerful, home like environment, and a genuine desire to help kids attain - and maintain excellent dental health.

Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the comprehensive oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. Our entire staff has been specially trained to work with children; each has precise skill, a gentle touch and a nurturing attitude. We listen to you, we listen to your child, and we thoroughly explain each treatment and procedure in a language that you - and your child - will understand.

We hope our "online location" helps you get to know a little bit about our practice and our staff. We look forward to meeting you and your family!

What is a pediatric dentist?

The specialist in pediatric dentistry has completed at least 24 months of rigorous study beyond dental school. This additional education focuses on child psychology, child growth and development, pediatric health, anesthesia, hospital-based dentistry, interceptive and minor orthodontics, and care for the differently-abled or special needs patient.

Infants
From the time your child's first tooth erupts, we will provide the most up-to-date and thorough treatment for the dental challenges that may arise. Routine dental visits ensure that any problems are detected and treated early - or even avoided altogether.

The middle years
Children are, by nature, extremely active, and during all this activity they may fall and damage their teeth or gums. Pediatric dentists are trained to minimize the damage that can result from injuries to the mouth; they can even save a tooth that has been completely knocked out!

Teens
As your child enters the teenage years, appearance becomes extremely important. Also, a teen's diet may consist of frequent sweets, snacks and sodas, and a busy schedule may make regular brushing a challenge. As pediatric dentists, we have learned techniques that help us treat the unique problems sometimes encountered with teens. We design treatment programs to specifically address the unique set of circumstances associated with this wonderful but challenging phase of your child's life!

The special needs patient
An important part of a pediatric dentist's education centers on the treatment of patients with medical, physical or mental disabilities. Our training provides us with techniques to effectively and compassionately handle the challenges that may arise during treatment of the special needs patient, so that they may receive the same optimum level of dental care.

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