38 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-4000
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Common Procedures

common procedures

We want your child to shine!!

How we manage your child is important to you as a parent and to us. Good experiences as a child foster positive life long smiles and continued dental care!

Our technology:

  •  Digital xrays on a computer - 2/3 less radiation than traditional processed film
  • Intraoral camera- you will be able to see the 'broken tooth' on the screen
  • White fillings- anterior (front tooth) bonding for traumatized teeth and white posterior (back) fillings
  • Isolite suction- comfortable soft rubber that retracts the tongue, suctions and protects the throat from 'crumbs' or excessive water during tooth preparation
  • Topical anesthetic placed on the gum before an injection for extra numbing
  • Nitrous oxide or laughing gas
  • TV secured directly overhead for patient viewing 

Common procedures that we do:

  • Fillings
  • Extractions (we call them a 'wiggle')
  • Sealants- preventive plastic restoration
  • Space maintainers- sometimes needed in the back when a tooth is removed too early due to decay, it holds the space open for the permanent tooth.
  • Stainless steel crown- metal crown placed usually on a baby tooth that is overly decayed
  • Mouthguard- due to grinding teeth and causing wear on the teeth
  • Sportsguard- Sports accident prevention
  • Tongue tie, lip tie release using a CO2 LASER.

Fillings

extractions

Sealants

Dental sealants are a plastic resin that bonds and hardens in the deep grooves on your child’s tooth’s surface.  With sealants, brushing your child's teeth becomes easier and more effective against tooth decay.. It is more common to seal “permanent” teeth rather than “baby” teeth.  Sealants usually last from three to five years.

 

Space Maintainers 

If your child’s tooth has come out too soon because of decay or an accident, it is important to maintain the space to prevent future space loss and dental problems when permanent teeth begin to come in. 

 

Stainless Steel Crowns  

Kids crowns are “cemented” onto an existing tooth and fully cover the portion of the tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes the tooth’s new outer surface.

Stainless steel dental crowns are considered a good temporary restoration to save a primary tooth until the permanent tooth can erupt and take its place. Keeping the primary tooth if at all possible is very important. A primary tooth can be restored with a stainless steel crown during one appointment. A crowned tooth must be brushed and flossed just like other teeth

 

American Dental Association Tongue-tied Academy Graduate American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
“I was able to schedule a fairly quick office visit for unexpected tooth emergency. As always the staff was pleasant and courteous.” Ruth Irwin
“Dr. Smith and her entire team deserves more than five stars. My six year old daughter had a very difficult dental case, and from the moment we walked in, they set my husband and me completely at ease. Dr. Smith is soft-spoken, sweet, and incredibly knowledgeable. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything — she tells you exactly what you need to know — and that honestly helped us trust her immediately. She went above and beyond every expectation we had. I first met their practice months ago, when my daughter had an emergency. I was overwhelmed, my anxiety was at 1000, our experience at a previous practice had been terrible. But the moment I spoke with Dr. Smith’s team, I felt relief. They weren’t focused on the mistakes the other office made — they were focused on my child’s health, safety and comfort. That meant everything to me. Most of the staff are moms themselves, and you can feel that in the way they care. They understand. They listen. They treat your child like their own. And Vicki at the front desk — I take my hat off to you. You truly know your stuff, and your kindness made such a difference.” K R
“I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Daria Ryan and Amber. I have some significant dental trauma from childhood that caused me to avoid the dentist for 14+ years. Dr. Ryan and Amber were so wonderfully patient and kind. They really listened to me and validated all my fears, even when irrational, and really took the time to earn my trust. They made my evaluation and dental work as easy as possible. They also both recommended Theresa for my cleaning and she was also just wonderful and gentle and kind. If seeing the dentist is difficult for you, definitely give Collins Dental a try. They really worked with me and gave me the best experience possible.” Kate Low
“Going to Collins Dental practice for 36 years. Staff always pleasant and professional.” Heather C.
“Staff are always amazing. Dr Collins & Dr Ryan exceptional dentists. Heather is amazing treasure hygienist.” Christina Papettas
“It’s always a pleasure coming into the office for procedures and cleaning. The dentists and staff are very friendly.” Michael Moye
“I’m very happy with the treatment I received at this clinic. The staff was polite, the appointment process was smooth, and the dentist was very patient and attentive. They made sure I was comfortable during the procedure. I would definitely recommend this clinic to others.” anandm
“Staff is always friendly. Service is outstanding. I’ve been coming here for 40+ years.” Ted Mitchell
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