Children’s dentistry can help protect little smiles of all ages, which is why we want to see kids every six months! We can help kids avoid cavities and better understand their own oral health. In today’s blog, your team at Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX, talks about helping little smiles with children’s dentistry and why we hope to see your little ones soon for their next appointment.
Your Child’s Checkup and Cleaning
Just like you, kids need to see the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning appointment. During this visit, we will take time to carefully examine the smile with the latest in digital imaging, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. Our team can then create a treatment plan to address the concerns we discover, such as cavities. At the same time, these visits help your little ones better understand their smiles and the importance of routine care both at home and in a dentist’s office. The risk of dental anxiety later in life is decreased too!
In the same visit, we will also conduct a dental cleaning. The process only takes a few minutes and removes plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth completely, lowering the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and in older kids, gingivitis.
Fluoride and Dental Sealants
As part of our approach to children’s dentistry, our team can apply fluoride to the teeth. During the checkup and cleaning visit, we will apply fluoride to the teeth to strengthen the outer enamel and lower the risk of cavities. Application only takes seconds and kids just need to avoid food and drink for about a half hour as it cures.
For the rear teeth, the molars your little ones have trouble reaching when they brush and floss, we could offer dental sealants. With this option, our team will apply a thin acrylic layer that coats these teeth so food and drink particles cannot be trapped there, lowering the risk of cavities for months or even years to come.
Better Brushing and Flossing
To control plaque and tartar buildup and safeguarded smiles in between our six-month appointments, kids need to brush and floss. Make sure that every day, even during their summer break, kids brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste and that they floss every evening! You can also help their smiles by limiting the number of sugary snacks and drinks they consume. If you have any questions about children’s dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule an Appointment for Children’s Dentistry With Rodem Tree Dental
We want to help your little ones smile and enjoy better oral health. To find out more about children’s dental care, call Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX at 972-475-2321.
