01 Nov Children’s Dentistry Helps Keep Little Smiles Strong
We recommend kids see our team for routine treatment to help them enjoy good oral health and avoid cavities. This is especially important now, as between Halloween and the upcoming holiday season kids are inundated with sugar. Our Dallas, TX holistic dental office talks about the benefits of children’s dentistry.
Kids Need Checkups and Cleanings
Starting at around age two, we want to start seeing your little ones for a checkup and cleaning visit every six months. During the checkup portion, we will examine the smile with advanced digital imaging systems, so we can identify areas of concern in the earliest stages and treat them before the risk of tooth loss increases. This also helps children better understand their smiles and can prevent dental anxiety as they become accustomed to seeing us.
In the same visit, we also clean the teeth. The dental cleaning is a procedure that involves removing all harmful plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth. Doing so helps fight cavities, as well as teeth stains and bad breath.
Dental Fillings
What if we discover a cavity in your child’s tooth? If we do, we can offer a holistic approach to dental fillings. Instead of metal fillings, we offer a metal-free option that is safe for kids of all ages. The composite resin material can be shaded to blend with the tooth, and is also biocompatible and bonds with the tooth too. The placement process only takes one visit, and helps prevent the decay from becoming an infection that causes worsening pain and risks the stability of the tooth. The same material can be used in a bonding procedure to repair damage or even mask cosmetic concerns in only one visit.
Care at Home
We also want to help families enjoy better oral health through better at-home hygiene habits. For example, kids should brush for two minutes when they wake up and then again before going to bed. They should use a fluoride toothpaste and also a toothbrush with soft bristles. Kids also need to floss every evening to reach and remove what a toothbrush alone cannot. Try to offer healthy snacks and drinks, avoiding too much sugar in their diets. These actions are essential for preventing tooth decay and periodontal concerns, so your little ones enjoy better oral health.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team right away!
Schedule Your Child’s Appointment in Far North Dallas With Kozlow & Rowell!
Our team wants to help children enjoy good oral health and avoid issues like tooth decay! To learn more about children’s dentistry or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at your local Dallas, TX cosmetic dentists at (972) 458-2464.