Children’s dentistry is essential for kids of all ages. Routine care can help prevent issues like tooth decay and gingivitis, and can help them feel more confident! In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about how we help little smiles with children’s dentistry.
Starting with Your Kid’s Checkup and Cleaning
We always start the process with a dental exam. We want to see your child for their first visit at around age one, after the first baby tooth erupts. This is a simple wellness visit, with a knee-to-knee lap exam. Starting at age two, kids can begin to receive routine checkup and cleaning visits every six months. During these checkup appointments, we will conduct a detailed and thorough exam with comfort and precision using advanced digital imaging systems. We can then create a personalized treatment plan to address the concerns.
In the same appointment, we also want to help protect the teeth with a dental cleaning. The procedure involves gently removing all plaque and tartar from the teeth, which only takes a few minutes, and then polishing the teeth. This can help fight bad breath and teeth stains, and lower the risk of tooth decay and gingivitis!
Fluoride and Dental Sealants
Our team also offers unique treatments to help lower the risk of cavities. For example, after we clean the teeth during their six-month visit, we can apply fluoride to them in a varnish form, which coats the teeth and strengthens the outer enamel to keep tooth decay in check, lowering the risk of cavities in the months to come. We then re-apply in their next visit.
We also know that for kids, reaching those rear molars when they brush and floss is difficult, so these portions may not be cleaned thoroughly when they brush and floss. As a result, this area tends to have a high cavity risk. But! We can apply dental sealants to the rear teeth. This covers them and prevents food and drink particles from being stuck where kids cannot reach, fighting the risk of cavities. Once applied, sealants can stay in place for years to come!
Caring for Teeth at Home
We can also discuss ways for you and your children to protect smiles from home, such as proper brushing and flossing. Avoiding sugar is very helpful too, and is wearing a mouthguard if they play sports! Let’s work together to protect little smiles of all ages with children’s dentistry. To learn more, simply give us a call today and schedule your next checkup and cleaning appointment!
Dental Impressions Helps with Children’s Dentistry
Our team wants to help your kids smile with confidence again. To schedule an appointment for children’s dental care, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
