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read moreDr. Trace Lund and Dr. Kevin Markham have proudly been serving the community of Provo, Utah, with high quality, compassionate pediatric dentistry for more than 20 years. Whether your child needs a simple dental check-up, requires advanced dental work, or experiences emergency dental trauma, our trained dental team is prepared to meet all of your family's pediatric dental needs. Hello from Provo Pediatric Dentistry! Governor Herbert shifted Provo and Orem to moderate (orange) restrictions on September 23, 2020.

read moreI was 12 years old when I decided I wanted to be a dentist. I was blessed to have a mother who was a dental hygienist that quit her own practice of dentistry to be my mom but never lost her love of the profession. I had great friends and examples that encouraged my education and dreams. My college years allowed me to pursue my love and amazement of the human body, the relationships of loving people, and the environment that surrounds us. I chose to specialize in pediatric dentistry because I get to be involved with children all day long and help them to grow and be healthy.

read moreBefore your child's permanent teeth have erupted, we encourage you to visit our office for a guided eruption consultation. In some cases, permanent teeth may be coming in too crowded or misaligned. If this is the case, your child may be a good candidate for guided eruption preventative orthodontics. Through careful planning and orthodontic work, Dr. Lund, Dr. Markham, and our team will guide the eruption of problematic teeth in order to create a beautiful, balanced smile. Guided eruption techniques can help prevent costly and painful orthodontic work in the future, and can also improve a child's overall dental health.

read moreA smile is one of the first things we notice in another person. The majority of people say that having a good smile is an important quality when looking for a partner or even when interviewing for employment. Because a smile is such a key part of your appearance, it is understandable that many people feel self-conscious or embarrassed about their smiles. Children, especially preteens and teenagers, are particularly susceptible to the judgment of others. If your child is embarrassed about having yellow teeth or a dull smile, we have the professional teeth whitening system that will transform the way they approach the world.

read morePeriodontal disease is one of the most prevalent diseases among Americans today, and periodontal disease often develops early, including in the adolescent and teenage years. Periodontal disease is the infection and damage of the gums that comes from plaque and tartar buildup and bacteria causing inflammation of the gums. If this tartar and bacteria is not removed by a dentist, it will continue to cause damage to the gums, as normal tooth brushing will not remove the hardened plaque. During your child's regular dental examination and cleaning, the dentist will look for signs of periodontal disease.

read moreIf a tooth has suffered from decay and damage that has progressed past the typical cavity stage, Dr. Lund and Dr. Markham may recommend that you have root canal therapy. A bad toothache could be the sign that you are in need of a root canal. Bacteria eat away at the tissue and dental pulp within a tooth, causing a great deal of pain as it dies. Root canal therapy is a process in which the dentist removes the damaged tissue and dental pulp from the tooth and cleans out the tooth. Once the tooth has been cleaned, it is filled with a medicated material to support the tooth and help it recover.

read moreDental bonding is an affordable and effective way to enhance the appearance of your smile. Whether you have cosmetic flaws from chipped, fractured, or broken teeth, or you are just unhappy with the shape of your teeth, Dr. Lund and Dr. Markham can use dental bonding techniques to improve the aesthetics of your smile. Bonding techniques can be used to reduce gaps between the teeth, cover stains and discolored teeth, and correct crooked teeth. Dental bonding techniques can also be used to fuse a tooth back together if it has been broken.

read moreIf you have a dental emergency in Provo, Utah, we urge you to visit our office as soon as possible so that we can provide treatment. We will always make sure that true dental emergencies are given priority. If a baby tooth is knocked out, you should visit us so that we can examine and make sure that everything will continue to grow properly. Due to the nature of teeth development, baby teeth are not replanted in the mouth as it could damage the development of permanent teeth. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, you should place the tooth back into the socket as soon as possible and hold it in place there with gauze.