Walter Fred Thal, DDS

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Walter Fred Thal, DDS

Dental Examination
After being welcomed by our friendly front desk team, you and your child will be given a brief tour of the dental office so you can meet everyone and your child can start becoming familiar with their new surroundings. You’ll then be escorted to the back where you’ll meet their dentist. They’ll chat with you for a few minutes, asking about their medical and dental history, and then they’ll perform an oral exam. They’ll then go over their observations with you and make suggestions for treatments to address any issues.

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United Concordia

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Primary: Dentist

Sub-Specialty: Pediatric Dentist

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Fax: (860) 224-3095

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http://www.kids-dentistry.com

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Dentists, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Clinics, Dental Hygienists, Endodontists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentistry, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers

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Insurance: Delta Dental Premier

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Phone: (860) 224-2419

Address: 1 Lake St, New Britain, CT 06052

Website: http://www.kids-dentistry.com

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Walter Fred Thal, DDS

Dental Examination
After being welcomed by our friendly front desk team, you and your child will be given a brief tour of the dental office so you can meet everyone and your child can start becoming familiar with their new surroundings. You’ll then be escorted to the back where you’ll meet their dentist. They’ll chat with you for a few minutes, asking about their medical and dental history, and then they’ll perform an oral exam. They’ll then go over their observations with you and make suggestions for treatments to address any issues.
X-rays
Yes, without a doubt. Pain is only one symptom that can occur when dealing with a dental emergency. Even if the pain subsides and is no longer an issue, it doesn’t mean there couldn’t be something else problematic underneath the gum line. By bringing your child in to see us, we can take dental X-Rays and see what is happening in the tooth root and lower gum layer. While we may not find anything at all, it is best to let us take a look to ensure there is no infection developing or trauma to an area that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Teeth Cleaning
Sitting either in the dental chair or your lap (whichever one is best), we’ll give your child a light-touch exam that looks at their teeth, gums, and how their bite fits together. We’ll be able to catch any issues they might have early and answer your questions on how to take care of their teeth at home. Plus, our wonderful hygienists can give them a gentle cleaning to remove any harmful plaque, especially from those areas that are hard to reach with their brush and floss.
Fluoride Treatment
We recommend that everyone, teenager or not, should use a fluoridated toothpaste because fluoride is proven to help prevent cavities long-term. We can also give your teen a topical fluoride treatment at the conclusion of their routine checkups. They’ll just need to rinse their mouth with a highly-concentrated solution for about a minute, and that’s it! The fluoride will quickly get to work strengthening the enamel and repairing any minor damage before it turns into troublesome decay.
Dental Sealants
A dental sealant is a type of plastic material that coats teeth to protect them from bacteria and plaque growth, which young children are usually more susceptible to. Because the inside of the mouth can be so volatile with the constant influx of food, beverages and digestive fluids, it helps to have a safeguard in place to make it harder for leftover particles to cling to teeth, which can eventually lead to cavity development.
Space Maintainers
Although it’s common for baby teeth to fall out, this shouldn’t happy too early or it can cause additional problems for your little one’s oral health. Instead, if your child knocks out a baby tooth, make sure you get in to see us as soon as possible. This will allow our team to take the appropriate action to prevent your child’s nearby teeth from shifting as well as look to ensure their jawbone and nearby teeth were not affected. Should it be necessary, depending on how far along your child is before receiving a permanent tooth, we will insert a space maintainer to keep the area open and ready for their permanent tooth to come through.

Fillings
It’s very rare for children to go throughout their teens 100% cavity-free despite our best efforts, but if one should pop up for your child, we can easily fix it in just one appointment. Unlike old gray amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings can be shaded to match any patient’s enamel to create a seamless result that blends into the smile. Plus, our fillings are metal-free as well, meaning they don’t make a tooth more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
Resin Composite
Previously, metal was a common material used to restore missing tooth structure. While certainly effective, the dark spots left behind left much to be desired. Fortunately, that’s where tooth-colored fillings come in! The composite resin is similar to a putty and comes in a wide range of lifelike shades. As a result, it can easily bond to your enamel, will blend in beautifully with your child’s smile, and will ensure their bite is no longer compromised.
Crowns
Time is extremely important in this situation as we can only replant a tooth about an hour or so after the initial accident. Call us immediately, recover the tooth, pick it up ONLY by the crown, and gently rinse it off with some water. Try to place it back into the socket, and have your child hold it there by closing their mouth. If this isn’t working, the tooth can also be stored either in the cheek pouch or a container of milk. Only put it in the cheek if you can trust your child to not swallow it!
Restorative Dentistry
While the aesthetic benefits of tooth-colored fillings are certainly noteworthy, there are other reasons this restorative dentistry treatment is so popular, including...

Root Canal Treatment
Does your child have a persistent or severe toothache? If so, then they might be experiencing an infection in the dental pulp, which is the sensitive nerve tissue that’s located at the center of every tooth. To repair the tooth and stop the pain, our team can simply remove the infected tissue while leaving any healthy portion behind, which is ideal if a tooth is still developing. Thanks to our light touch and sedation dentistry, most patients say they barely feel anything during the treatment.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
Tooth Extractions
We only use tooth extractions as a last resort after exhausting all other options, but when they’re necessary, you can trust we’ll do everything we can to keep your child completely comfortable. We will only recommend removing one of your child’s teeth if...

Orthodontics
At Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we make it easier for New Britain’s littlest smiles to shine as bright as possible. We’ll take care of your child like they are one of our own, and you won’t believe how stress-free bringing them to the dentist can really be. To get in contact with our dental office to ask a question or schedule an appointment, please use the information listed down below. We can’t wait to meet you and your child!
Invisalign Orthodontics
During high school, your teen is building their confidence and making friendships that will last a lifetime. Having a mouth full of brackets and wires can potentially impact them at an important time in their development. For an orthodontic treatment that won’t infringe on their social life, Invisalign in New Britain is one of the best choices! Dr. Meghan Alexander can develop a unique treatment plan to help your teen straighten their teeth and have a smile that they’re proud of, even as an adult. They’ll thank you in the future when you schedule a consultation by contacting us today!
Braces
Traditional braces are devices that are placed directly on your teeth in order to shift them into alignment. Besides the alignment of your smile, braces also work to help your teeth fit together more comfortably. Braces consist of brackets that are bonded to your teeth, which are connected to a metal wire. Dr. Alexander tightens this wire to straighten your teeth. There are other parts of braces that can be employed depending on your needs, such as rubber bands for bite as well as other expansion devices.

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General Dentistry
Dr. Alexander earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from McGill University where she received several awards for academic achievement. After completing a residency in general dentistry at the University of Connecticut, she went on to pursue specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Rochester.

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