Developmental dental evaluation
Dr. Lee meticulously evaluates tooth eruption, active decay, periodontal health, bite development, existing restorations, and any age-specific clinical symptoms.
Children's dental care in Seattle
Children's dental care follows the development of primary and permanent teeth, cavity risk, gum health, bite changes, and oral habits as the mouth grows.
Dr. Jaime Lee evaluates tooth development, cavity risk, gum health, bite changes, and current treatment needs and determines whether general dental care or pediatric specialty care is the appropriate pathway.
Developing oral health
Why do children need regular dental checkups?
A child's dental needs change as teeth erupt, primary teeth are replaced, and the bite develops.
The evaluation therefore focuses on the child's current stage, disease risk, and ability to tolerate care rather than applying an adult treatment model to a smaller patient.
- Monitor tooth eruption and development
- Evaluate cavity and gum health
- Track bite changes and oral habits
- Coordinate referral when pediatric specialty care is more appropriate
What does children's dental care involve?
Preventive planning
Preventive care recommendations for children depend on their individual cavity risk, enamel condition, and developmental stage.
Treatment or referral
Dr. Lee determines whether the needed care can be completed at Smile Art or is better provided by a pediatric dentist.
What happens at a child's dental visit?
- Evaluate development. Dr. Lee examines tooth eruption, cavities, gums, bite, and any current dental problem.
- Assess risk and treatment needs. The findings are considered alongside home care, previous dental history, and the child's ability to tolerate the proposed care.
- Select the care pathway. Dr. Lee provides preventive or restorative care when the child's needs fit a general dental setting. She coordinates pediatric specialty care when the child's development, behavior, or treatment needs require it.
- Set follow-up. The next evaluation is based on development, cavity activity, treatment needs, and oral-health risk.
Who is children's dental care for?
Children and adolescents need dental care that follows tooth development, cavity risk, gum health, bite changes, and current treatment needs.
Some children may benefit from pediatric specialty care depending on their age and development, their dental needs, and the type of care required.
When should a child receive dental evaluation?
Pain, swelling, tooth injury, a broken restoration, or another new dental change should be evaluated promptly.
Routine timing follows the child's individual cavity risk, development, and treatment history.
What affects the cost of children's dental care?
Cost depends on the examination, cleaning, diagnostic imaging, preventive services, and treatment actually provided. PPO benefits vary by service and patient age.
PPO insurance
Smile Art accepts all PPO insurance.
Contact the office with your plan details to ask about coverage and network participation.
Coverage depends on the examination, preventive services, treatment provided, patient age, and individual plan.
Third-party financing
Available through:
- CareCredit
- Cherry
- LendingClub
Financing is subject to the provider’s approval and terms.
Who provides your care at Smile Art?
Dr. Jaime Lee is a general dentist. She evaluates developing teeth and general dental needs and coordinates pediatric specialty care when a child's treatment requires a pediatric dentist.
Frequently asked questions
When is pediatric specialty care appropriate?
Dr. Lee sees patients of all ages. If a child needs care outside her general-dentistry scope, she can explain why a pediatric specialist is needed and provide a referral.
Is Dr. Lee a pediatric dentist?
Dr. Lee is a general dentist who sees patients of all ages, including young children. If a child needs specialty pediatric care, Dr. Lee can explain the reason for a referral.
What does Dr. Lee check during a child's dental exam?
The exam can include tooth eruption, cavities, gum health, bite development, existing dental work, symptoms, and other age-relevant findings.
What if my child needs pediatric specialty care?
A pediatric specialist may be needed when the child's medical needs or the planned procedure falls outside the care offered here. Dr. Lee can explain the reason and help arrange the referral.
Can preventive services be part of children's care?
Preventive services can be considered according to cavity risk and development, but the exact services provided by Smile Art still require practice confirmation.
Does insurance cover children's dental care?
Coverage depends on the PPO plan, patient age, and specific services included in the visit.
Where is our Seattle dental office?
Smile Art is at 901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030, Seattle, WA 98104. We welcome new patients from Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Smile Art by Dr. Jaime Lee901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
HoursMonday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Phone(206) 325-7200
The Cabrini Medical Tower garage entrance is at 1010 Marion St. The building entrance is on Boren Ave; Dr. Lee is in Suite 1030. Parking for a Smile Art visit does not require validation. Directions to the garage. Check posted rates when you park.