Preventive Cleanings and Exams For Kids
Regular dental visits are important to keep your children’s teeth clean and their gums strong. Brushing and flossing are imperative, and a dental office check up should be scheduled every six months to maintain their oral health. Oral health contributes to overall body health, so in order to keep your child healthy, you should pay attention to their teeth.
Up to age three, Dr. Derek can “count” the teeth and inspect the hard and soft tissue of the mouth. After age three, your child can handle more dental work and the dental procedures will increase. Dr. Derek will perform an exam, teeth cleaning, and fluoride. X-rays are also taken periodically, and you child’s risk factors along with stage of growth will determine how often they’ll be taken.
Up to age three, Dr. Derek can “count” the teeth and inspect the hard and soft tissue of the mouth. After age three, your child can handle more dental work and the dental procedures will increase. Dr. Derek will perform an exam, teeth cleaning, and fluoride. X-rays are also taken periodically, and you child’s risk factors along with stage of growth will determine how often they’ll be taken.
First Dentist Visit
Dental cleanings are performed to determine how healthy the teeth are, and if your child does brush and floss at home. Your dental hygienist will look for any plaque or cavities, and floss between your child’s teeth, and use specific tools to scrape off any tartar. Then, the hygienist will brush your child’s teeth, and this is where allowing your child to select a fun-flavored toothpaste will be enjoyable. Finally, they’ll do a quick fluoride treatment to protect his or her teeth.
Keeping kids cavity free can be simple and doing this correctly can ensure healthy teeth. Also, to prevent early cavities, take your child to the dentist by age one. That dental visit will be similar to the well-baby check. You can review your child’s history and talk about their overall oral health: oral habits, bite, and dental development. The dentist or hygienist can show you how to keep your child’s teeth safe at home, including everything from diet and which toothbrush to use.
To prevent developing cavities at a young age, feed them healthy, low-sugar foods. Unless you brush his or her teeth before sleep, don’t let them drink milk or juice before bedtime. While cavities can be caused by a low amount of brushing or flossing, specific germs, as well chronic illnesses, like asthma or diabetes, can also cause cavities.
Keeping kids cavity free can be simple and doing this correctly can ensure healthy teeth. Also, to prevent early cavities, take your child to the dentist by age one. That dental visit will be similar to the well-baby check. You can review your child’s history and talk about their overall oral health: oral habits, bite, and dental development. The dentist or hygienist can show you how to keep your child’s teeth safe at home, including everything from diet and which toothbrush to use.
To prevent developing cavities at a young age, feed them healthy, low-sugar foods. Unless you brush his or her teeth before sleep, don’t let them drink milk or juice before bedtime. While cavities can be caused by a low amount of brushing or flossing, specific germs, as well chronic illnesses, like asthma or diabetes, can also cause cavities.
Teeth Cleaning
Visiting the dentist when your child is at a young age can help you become knowledgeable in how to care for their teeth. Ask about how to care for their mouth, teething, and thumb sucking. At this first dental visit, you can have these questions answered and start an assured relationship with Cool Mountain Kids. Developing a positive relationship with your child’s dentist at their early age will make visits in the future easy and enjoyable.
Contact our office today to schedule your preventative cleaning and exam at CoolMountainKids.com.
Contact our office today to schedule your preventative cleaning and exam at CoolMountainKids.com.
