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Hospital Dentistry
In New Iberia and Lafayette

Hospital dentistry offers comprehensive dental care in a controlled medical environment, providing children with the support they need for complex or extensive procedures. Whether your child requires multiple treatments, has special healthcare needs, or experiences significant anxiety, our hospital-based approach ensures access to full anesthesia, advanced monitoring, and specialized medical staff.

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What is hospital dentistry?

Hospital dentistry offers cutting-edge treatments in a medical setting for children with special needs or complex medical conditions. A team of compassionate dental specialists works with your child to provide safe and comprehensive care, including restorative and surgical procedures. Hospital dentistry not only accommodates your child’s specific needs, but it also ensures that their oral health thrives for life.

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The Benefits of Hospital Dentistry

Comprehensive Care

Your child’s dentist works with a medical team to provide truly comprehensive care that can improve their oral health, quality of life, and overall well-being.

Comforting Care

Hospital dentistry provides a safe, soothing, and controlled environment for your child, no matter their oral health needs.

Expert Care

Your child’s dentist and their medical team specialize in providing personalized care to children with complex needs, such as physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.

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The Hospital Dentistry Treatment Process

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Evaluation & Planning

Your child’s dentist will first review their medical and dental history, perform a comprehensive oral examination, and develop a customized treatment plan based on your child's unique needs. They will work closely with your child’s medical team to finalize treatment plan details.

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Procedure

Next, your child’s dentist will move forward with the treatment plan. This may include restorative procedures, such as fillings or crowns, surgical procedures, or other treatments that address your child's needs.

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Follow-Up

The final step in the treatment process is the follow-up care phase. Your child’s dentist will continue to work closely with your child's primary care provider to ensure that their oral health needs are met, and any necessary follow-up care is provided. This may include routine check-ups, preventive care, or additional treatments.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.

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Absolutely. Your child’s dentist will come directly to your child at their hospital to provide care — there’s no need to make a trip to the dentist! Your child’s dentist focuses on routine dental care, such as cleanings and check-ups, as well as more complex treatments for children with special needs or medical conditions. The dentist will consult with your child's primary care provider to fully understand your child’s current health state before recommending treatment.

The recovery time after your child’s procedure will depend on the specific treatment received and your child's unique needs. Your child’s dentist will provide you and the medical team with detailed postoperative instructions to ensure that your child recovers as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Yes. Your child’s dentist is specially trained to provide safe and effective sedation options for children. They will carefully evaluate your child's medical history and other risk factors before determining the appropriate level of sedation for the procedure.