Gentle Dental Care for Children
Child Dentistry
The first “regular” dental visit your child should have is just after their third birthday. Knowing your child is nervous, it is usually short and involves very little treatment. Dentistry for children is essential and should not be overlooked.
Child Dentistry
What Happens During Your Child’s Dental Visit?
We ensure your child feels safe and comfortable while gently examining their teeth and gums, so they can build trust with their dentist.
If your child has signs of uncertainty, we may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination. You may also be asked to wait in the reception area during part of the visit to make sure your child is used to building a relationship between your child and your dentist.
We will gently examine your child’s teeth and gums. X-rays may be taken (to reveal decay and check on your child’s permanent teeth’ progress under the gums).
What We Do During the Appointment
During the Visit We May
We know how important it is to build a positive relationship with our youngest patients and create happy dental memories. That’s why we’ve designed each visit to be gentle and stress-free. After their appointment, every little patient can dive into our treasure box and pick a special toy, leaving with a smile and a rewarding experience they’ll remember fondly.
Examine Teeth and Gums
We will gently examine your child’s teeth and gums.
Take X-Rays if Needed
This process, called etching, readies the tooth’s surface to bond tightly with the composite.
Clean the Teeth
We may clean your child’s teeth.
Apply Fluoride Protection
Fluoride may be applied to help protect teeth against decay.
What should I tell my child about the first dental visit?
We are asked this question many times. We suggest you prepare your child the same way you would before their first haircut or trip to the shoe store.
During Your First Visit, the Dentist Will:
- Examine your mouth, teeth, and gums
- Evaluate adverse habits like thumb sucking
- Check to see if you need fluoride
- Teach you about cleaning your teeth and gums
- Suggest a schedule for regular dental visits endodontic treatment is best.
Child Dentistry
What About Preventative Care?
Tooth decay and children no longer have to go hand in hand. At our office, we are most concerned with all aspects of preventive care. We use the latest in dental sealant technology to protect your child’s teeth.
Dental sealants are space-age plastics that are bonded to the chewing surfaces of decay-prone back teeth. This is just one way to set the foundation for your child’s lifetime of good oral health.
Child’s Dental Journey
Start Your Child’s Dental Journey Today
Early dental visits help children develop healthy habits and confidence at the dentist.
