Preventive care appointments include:

• Dental cleaning

• X-rays to help track jaw and teeth development and diagnose decay

• Reviewing patient’s oral healthcare practices at home

• Examining the mouth for any disease or decay

• Teaching and promoting oral hygiene routine in a positive way

• Assessing the child’s readiness for sealants and other preventive measures

Prevention

Preventive dental care helps maintain good oral health. It combines regular dental check-ups along with developing good habits like brushing and flossing. We also offer sealants which help to try and prevent cavities on the chewing surfaces of your permanent molars. Taking care of your teeth starts early in childhood and extends throughout the course of your life.

Cleanings

While baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they still play a major role in how your child’s adult teeth will emerge. Your child may need a gentle cleaning, which includes polishing teeth and removing any plaque, tartar, and stains. Regular visits should become a very positive experience that your child looks forward to every 6 months.  Along with an effective home oral hygiene routine, this winning combination will help ensure your child will have a healthy smile for life!

Treatment

If your child’s tooth is diagnosed with decay, our dentists will discuss the best treatment options to help restore the tooth to its original form and function. Restorative treatment includes fillings, crowns, and nerve treatments. Sometimes a baby tooth may need to be extracted due to decay/infection or for orthodontic purposes. If a tooth has to be extracted early, our dentists will discuss with you if a space maintainer is needed.