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Preventive Dental Care for Kids

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Why preventive care?

Regular check-ups and cleanings are crucial to prevent small issues from becoming major problems.

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Our approach

With a focus on thorough assessments and individualized treatment plans, we ensure each visit maximizes your dental health.

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Common Preventive Care Mistakes Parents Should Avoid

Children usually rely on their parents to guide them and provide them with the tools that help them establish good oral hygiene habits to maintain a healthy smile and prevent decay or cavities. Parents should avoid making these below three mistakes when it comes to managing their child’s oral health.

Letting A Child Brush Alone

A majority of children don’t have the skills to brush their teeth properly, at least until they turn 8. Many kids either don’t take enough time to brush their teeth effectively or skip brushing them altogether. This is where parent supervision comes into play. As a parent, you should try to brush with your child to ensure that each brushing session goes well.

Missing Regular Dental Visits

Many parents don’t take their child to a dentist until a critical dental concern arises. A child’s first dental visit should be when their first tooth appears or on their first birthday. After this, you must take your child to a dentist at least every six months. Doing so helps take preventative measures and ensures that your child’s oral health is excellent.

Not Using Fluoride

Fluoride is an extremely important substance that not only helps remineralize small cavities but also protects teeth from further cavities. As a parent, you need to incorporate the use of fluoride in your child’s oral hygiene routine from a young age. For children that are 3 years and younger, you should use fluoride toothpaste the size of a rice grain. For children between the ages of 3 to 6 years, the amount of fluoride toothpaste should be pea-sized. We also offer professional fluoride treatments.

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Infant Exam

Early dental assessments to monitor growth and address any concerns.

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Frenectomies

Quick procedure to correct tongue ties and improve oral function.

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Dental Exams & Cleanings

Dental check ups and pediatric cleanings.

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Restorative Care

Repair and restore damaged teeth with fillings, crowns, and more.

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Sedation Dentistry

Various sedation methods to ensure comfortable, anxiety-free treatments.

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Laser Dentistry

Minimally invasive treatments with precision laser technology.

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