Dentistry for Kids

 

One of the most important services that we provide for our patients is preventive care for kids and we are always excited to welcome new patients into our practice.

Benefits of an early dental visit

Early education for parents is important to help prevent cavities and allows us to address bad habit correction or improve dental alignment that may affect your child’s development and speech.

• Familiarity with professional dental care. Beginning dental visits early improves the chances your child will view the dentist’s office as a regular part of their life

• Parental help and support: Parents should brush their children’s teeth up to the age of 9 due to manual dexterity and brain/hand coordination and our doctors can discuss ways to prevent tooth decay, giving you the tools to stop cavities before they start.

• Treating cavities early: Cavities can form in baby teeth at any age; should your child develop cavities, early treatment will prevent potential infections, abscesses, and damage to the developing permanent teeth.

• Early monitoring for dental disease or developing dental problems. The sooner we notice a problem in tooth alignment or supporting structures, the sooner we can adjust it and prevent the need for braces (or more importantly removing teeth) for the sake of a perfect smile.

As with other areas of childhood development, starting off on the right foot with oral care can make all the difference to your child’s future dental health. The sooner you begin regular dental visits with your toddler, the better their chances for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we recommend that every child should be seen for an oral evaluation within 6 months of the eruption of his/her first tooth or before his/her first birthday and then have their teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist and examined by the dentist at least every six months.