Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Raines and Dr. Nieders are pediatric dentists, they specialize
in the treatment and prevention of dental disease, as well as the overall oral health of children. Through extra years of schooling, training, experience, and certification, a pediatric dentist is uniquely qualified to treat the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents, teens as well as those with special healthcare needs.
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
A pediatric patient not only has a different dentition than adults but he/she may have specific dental and behavioral needs that are unique to a child. These needs may include orthodontics, sealants, fluoride applications or home treatments, or just simply education in oral hygiene. In addition to treating existing dental problems, our office focuses on prevention through patient and parent education.
We like to feel that you and your child do not come to our office to have their “cavities fixed” but rather to prevent them. We strive to provide all of the educational tools necessary for our patients to enjoy a cavity-free future.
Learn about our kids dental specialty:
In case you missed it during a recent visit, Palmetto Smiles would like you to join us in wishing a Happy Retirement to Dr Heather Hopkins who is retiring from clinical orthodontic practice May 31st. We thank her for the many years of orthodontic service for our patients. At the same time, we hope you've met Dr Mike Jauch during his time here in the last 6 months but if not he looks forward to meeting you in the continued orthodontic care of our patients. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the office. If your child is in active orthodontic care, we encourage you to come in with them on their next appointment so that Dr Mike can meet and update you on their care.
