If you have kids, then you need to bring them in to see the dentist on a regular basis. In fact, now is a great time to see us, so your kids can start a new year with better oral health. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about helping kids enjoy better oral health with children’s dentistry, in the new year and in the years to come.
The Oral Health Risks Kids Face
This time of year can be especially risky for your child’s oral health. They are simply inundated with sugar and even their holiday celebrations are filled with foods that contain tons of starch. The result is a higher risk of tooth decay and gingivitis, as bacteria consume the particles of sugar and starch to create plaque and tartar buildup, layers that weaken and erode the teeth and inflame the gums. This could mean eventual cavities, premature tooth loss, and even misalignment or gingivitis with time! But we can help your kids enjoy better oral health with children’s dentistry.
The Initial Dental Exam
We urge you to bring your kids in for an exam now, before the holidays are too hectic, so that if we discover issues like tooth decay, we can offer treatment with a filling and bring relief. This also helps prevent infection and the risk of premature tooth loss, which could otherwise mean main and even misalignment that requires orthodontics down the road! Our team will make an exam with digital x-rays, technology that uses a fraction of the radiation and provides instant high-definition images chairside. We can then conduct a detailed diagnosis and offer personalized treatment plans to protect their smiles.
Care for Little Smiles
If we discover a cavity, we can provide a metal-free filling that looks natural and is safe for all ages. But we also have treatment designed to help prevent cavities in little smiles. With children’s dentistry, we can offer fluoride varnish to coat the teeth and keep enamel strong, reducing the risk of erosion and decay. We also have dental sealants, which coat the rear teeth, the ones kids have trouble reaching when they brush and floss. This layer prevents food and drink particles from being trapped in hard-to-reach places, lowering the risk of cavities for years to come in some cases.
If you have any questions about helping little smiles with children’s dentistry, or if you want to use your remaining dental benefits before they expire at the end of the year, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Talks About Children’s Dentistry
Our team wants to help little ones of all ages enjoy better oral health, so see our team today. To schedule an appointment for children’s dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
