Virginia Beach residents can find healthcare in their local and surrounding regional areas. Locally, general care is available through the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. In neighboring cities like Norfolk, the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and the Sentara Leigh Hospital are more extensive healthcare facilities. Likewise, children’s care is provided through the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk. Veterans have access to many VA clinics in the local and surrounding area, such as the Virginia Beach VA Clinic.
U.S News rated the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as #1 in the surrounding Virginia Beach area and #3 in the Virginia Tidewater region. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is ranked as a high performer in five adult specialties and 11 procedures/conditions, including:
U.S. News ranks the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital as a high performers in two adult specialties and six different procedures/conditions, including:
Pediatric dentists specialize in children’s oral health maintenance. They receive an additional 2 to 3 years of specialized training in pediatrics, special needs, child psychology, and development.
Infants should be seen for their first dentist appointment around age 1, followed by semi-annual visits until adolescence. Visits may include a physical exam of the mouth, teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, and X-rays.
Pediatric dentists are able to refer children to orthodontists as they grow and permanent teeth come in.
What procedures do pediatric dentists perform?
Pediatric dentists can perform the following procedures:
This is not an exhaustive list. Your pediatric dentist may be able to do other procedures that aren't listed here.
Get in touch with your local pediatric dentist to learn more about what procedures they can do for your child.
What conditions do pediatric dentists treat?
Pediatric dentists treat the following conditions:
What should I ask a pediatric dentist?
Top questions to ask a pediatric dentist during your appointment that you may have not thought of: