Kids need to undergo routine care at our office, just like you do! Otherwise, they could be susceptible to tooth decay, infection, and even premature tooth loss and misalignment! But we can help. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about helping little smiles with children’s dentistry.
The Risks for Your Child’s Smile
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids, and the holiday season to come is also a joyous time. However, these are both seasons in which kids consume a lot of sweets and as a result, the risk of tooth decay is much higher. As harmful oral bacteria consume the particles of sugar left behind on and between the teeth, this elevates oral acidity and coats the teeth in plaque, factors that weaken and erode outer enamel to make cavities form. For older kids, gingivitis could also develop. These issues lead to discomfort and could even threaten smile stability! But we can help safeguard their smiles.
Examining Their Teeth and Gums
With a routine checkup and cleaning, we will look at their teeth for signs of decay and inflammation in the gums. If we discover signs of trouble, we can create a treatment plan to offer relief and protect teeth from being lost. In the same visit, we can also conduct a cleaning to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth, a process that helps lower the risk of tooth decay in smiles of all ages!
Fillings and Crowns
How do we treat a cavity? In many cases, we can offer relief in one visit with a dental filling, using a metal-free and lifelike composite resin that we shade to blend with the tooth. We apply this to the tooth to fill the decayed portions and ensure a durable and long-lasting repair. If you have more substantial injuries to your tooth or more severe decay, we could create and attach a dental crown for your little one.
Preventing Cavities
Children’s dentistry also includes treatments to help prevent tooth decay. A fluoride treatment is applied in the checkup appointment to help strengthen the outer enamel and make cavities less likely. Dental sealants can also be added to the rear teeth, which kids often have trouble reaching when they brush and floss. The sealants can even stay in place up to ten years! If you have any questions about children’s dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Treats Little Smiles With Children’s Dentistry
Even kids require routine dental care to maintain healthy smiles. To schedule an appointment and help your kids enjoy better oral health with children’s dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
