A dentist with a DDS (doctor of dental surgery) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for more than 25 years, Dr. James Frizzell provides dental care free of charge to vulnerable populations. For example, James Frizzell, DDS, of Niagara, treated local orphanage residents in Mexico in 2009 and 2010 for free. Pediatric dental care presents distinct differences from treating adults. One difference between pediatric and adult dental care is the purpose of seeing a dentist. Children, as young as six months old, see a dentist for preventive services. Treatments like fluoride and sealants reduce the chances of cavities and tooth decay, ensuring that adult teeth will grow properly and remain healthy as long as possible. In contrast, adult dental care involves maintaining the healthy state of the patient’s teeth. Another difference is that pediatric dentists take time to educate their patients about the importance of dental hygiene. By explaining how brushing their teeth and flossing twice daily positively affect their teeth, a pediatric dentist’s patients will learn habits that will persist throughout the rest of their lives. Adult patients, without the presence of their parents to dictate healthy oral hygiene, may perform acts like consuming amounts of sugary foods and drinks, and drinks that stain their teeth. Therefore, adult dentists focus on providing treatments like teeth whitening or filling cavities instead.

1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADULT AND
PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE
James Frizzell

2. INTRODUCTION
A dentist with a DDS (doctor of dental surgery) in Niagara Falls,
Ontario, for more than 25 years, Dr. James Frizzell provides dental
care free of charge to vulnerable populations. For example, James
Frizzell, DDS, of Niagara, treated local orphanage residents in Mexico
in 2009 and 2010 for free. Pediatric dental care presents distinct
differences from treating adults.

3. One difference between pediatric and adult dental care is the
purpose of seeing a dentist. Children, as young as six months old,
see a dentist for preventive services. Treatments like fluoride and
sealants reduce the chances of cavities and tooth decay, ensuring
that adult teeth will grow properly and remain healthy as long as
possible. In contrast, adult dental care involves maintaining the
healthy state of the patient’s teeth.

4. Another difference is that pediatric dentists take time to educate
their patients about the importance of dental hygiene. By
explaining how brushing their teeth and flossing twice daily
positively affect their teeth, a pediatric dentist’s patients will learn
habits that will persist throughout the rest of their lives. Adult
patients, without the presence of their parents to dictate healthy
oral hygiene, may perform acts like consuming amounts of sugary
foods and drinks, and drinks that stain their teeth. Therefore,
adult dentists focus on providing treatments like teeth whitening
or filling cavities instead.