We provide professional dental treatment for children and adolescents receiving their first dental checkup to any return visits at least twice a year. Even toddlers are susceptible to cavities and other oral health issues. However, visiting a general dentist may not be as beneficial for the child. A pediatric dentist can provide professional dental care for children of varying ages while in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
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Even though baby teeth are only temporary, the level of care they receive can determine the overall state and placement of the permanent teeth. Losing teeth prematurely or experiencing any pain in the mouth can be the result of any number of oral health problems. With that in mind, we recommend that parents/guardians bring their child to our office for regular checkups.
The symptoms may be the direct result of cavities forming in the teeth. Other effects outside of toothaches can include missing days from school and experiencing overall discomfort. Tooth decay is not a trivial thing and should be treated promptly.
Regular brushing and flossing will not always be enough to keep the possibility of cavities and tooth decay at bay. By visiting our kid-friendly dentist twice a year, we can examine a child's teeth to remove the plaque and bacteria that cause cavities.
In addition to visiting our kid-friendly dental office, it is beneficial for parents/guardians to lead by example and practice proper oral hygiene habits at home. We work with children and understand how challenging it can be to get them excited about brushing their teeth. We can provide personalized oral hygiene instructions for your child if you’d like.
Parental assistance while brushing can be extremely beneficial for a yound child. This way, the parent/guardian can verify the child is brushing and help guide them in the proper technique. Other methods include:
A simple video tutorial on the importance of proper brushing can be found on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website. Playing a video that shows your child how to brush is a great reminder for them. Children may also be used to receiving information through a video, so they are likely to receive and digest it better than if you reminded them.
Once your child is brushing correctly, it is time to focus your attention on how long they are brushing for. At Pediatric Dental Arts, we encourage all of our patients to brush for two minutes, twice a day. Try making it fun to brush teeth by playing their favorite song for two minutes and letting them dance and brush. You can also play a two-minute video clip or cartoon for them as they brush. The American Dental Association has an entire section of its website devoted to these short videos. Watching them will help your child become comfortable with brushing for the full two minutes.
We have worked with families throughout the local area and have found that using media works far better than standing there with a stopwatch. The goal is to create positive associations between dental care and having fun so that your child will continue to brush their teeth as they grow.
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As a kid-friendly dental office in Watertown, we focus on preventative care. It is far better for a child to visit us for regular teeth cleanings than to only see us when a toothache occurs. By using preventative care methods, we can help your child avoid experiencing any dental discomfort. In addition to cleaning their teeth, one of the ways that we help prevent cavities is with dental sealants.
Many children have deep ridges in their teeth. Bacteria, food particles and plaque can become trapped in those ridges when a child chews on a meal. If the child does not take care of his or her teeth, the trapped particles can eventually cause tooth decay.
By using dental sealants, a protective layer is placed onto the teeth to prevent anything from becoming stuck in these ridges. The procedure is painless and fast since all we need to do is brush a material onto the teeth and allow it to harden.
Another tool for prevention is our regular fluoride treatments. We recommend that all children have this throughout their teenage years. If you are not on public water, this is particularly important for preventing cavities. Flouride helps in the remineralization of enamel as well as decreasing the risk of tooth decay.
This is significant when you are considering the overall health and wellbeing of your child. With that in mind, we use whatever tools are at our disposal to ensure that your child is as healthy and comfortable as possible; both now and as they age. If you live in the Watertown area, we invite you to schedule a dental exam by calling 617-924-1911.
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