Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?

Dr. Hatton is a Pediatric Dental Specialist.

 

A pediatric dentist is a general dentist who has received an extra two years of training in school and at a children’s hospital residency. As pediatric dentist, Dr. Hatton, is highly qualified to treat your children’s beautiful smiles. As a pediatric dental specialist, our practice is limited to infants, toddlers, adolescents as well as those with special healthcare needs.

 

Everyone at York County Pediatric Dentistry uses a lot of positive reinforcement and child friendly descriptions to help your child feel at ease during their dental procedure. We make recommendations depending on the child’s age, ability to cooperate, and amount of treatment needed. The treatments provided take the dental needs and behavioral aspects into consideration.

Establishing your Child’s Dental Home

 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents and other care providers to help every child establish a dental home by 12 months of age. Establishing a dental home provides some key components to dental care for your child including...

 

  • Comprehensive oral health care including acute care and preventive services.

  • Individualized preventive dental health program based upon a caries-risk assessment.

  • Anticipatory guidance regarding growth and development.

  • Plan for acute dental trauma (emergencies).

  • Dietary counseling.

  • Referrals to dental specialists when care cannot directly be provided within the dental home.

  • Referral at an age determined by patient, parent, and pediatric dentist.

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Mike Hatton, DDS

Pediatric Dental Specialist

"I tell my patients the same thing that I told T-Rex. Brush and floss every day, and don't forget to rinse!"

- Dr. Mike Hatton

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This includes proper brushing, flossing and eating habits, ideal fluoride levels and the use of pit and fissure sealants. We strive to provide a fun, educational environment whose children learn about the importance of good dental hygiene.

Preventive Dentistry

This includes children’s fillings, crowns and prosthesis, including treatment of the often devastating nursing bottle decay.  Our doctors are committed to discussing all options before these procedures and answering all questions you may have.  Always working for the goal of a healthy smile is our first priority.

While our goal is to prevent dental emergencies, we understand that the need for urgent dental care is sometimes necessary and can be a stressful experience for both parents and children.  We strive to handle dental emergencies promptly and with compassion.

Restorative Dentistry

Emergency Treatment

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Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?

This includes proper brushing, flossing and eating habits, ideal fluoride levels and the use of pit and fissure sealants. We strive to provide a fun, educational environment whose children learn about the importance of good dental hygiene.

This includes children’s fillings, crowns and prosthesis, including treatment of the often devastating nursing bottle decay.  Our doctors are committed to discussing all options before these procedures and answering all questions you may have.  Always working for the goal of a healthy smile is our first priority.

While our goal is to prevent dental emergencies, we understand that the need for urgent dental care is sometimes necessary and can be a stressful experience for both parents and children.  We strive to handle dental emergencies promptly and with compassion.

your child will have a dino-mite visit!
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
We’re celebrating our new logo featuring Dentin the Dinosaur!
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?

"I tell my patients the same thing that I told T-Rex. Brush and floss every day, and don't forget to rinse!"

- Dr. Mike Hatton

A Peek at our Pediatric Dental Services

RAWR-ing Great Reviews!
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?