Dentistry for Kids Dental care should begin at an early age to ensure that by the time kids grow to be adults, they have healthy teeth and gums and maintain proper oral hygiene. Parents should take an active role to ensure they instill the best oral hygiene and care practices in their kids. Working together with pediatric dentists, parents should be able to guide their kids on how to brush and floss properly. The CDC points out that roughly 20 percent of kids in America between the ages of five and 11 suffer from one or multiple unresolved decayed teeth. Bringing your kids to our office at Wildhorse Dental for early checkups and exams makes an important step in ensuring a healthy smile. What Does Pediatric Dentistry Entail?Pediatric dentistry involves many things from checkups to exams and treatments, as well as educating the kids and parents on how to maintain proper oral hygiene. Early dental assessment plays an important role as it helps to find out if a child has oral problems that may need to be corrected in days to come. Besides, early dental assessment is not necessarily a time for wearing braces or dentures, but the issues dealt with these restorations may be revealed. Otherwise, a child may have bite problems that remain unidentified until it is too late when severe harm has already been done to their oral health. Additionally, our pediatric dentist does professional cleaning, a procedure that helps do away with the buildup of plaque and the hardened form of the sticky biofilm known as tartar. Without thorough cleaning of the teeth by a professional, a child may start developing bad breath, gum disease, and even cavities. Our dentist also determines if the gums and teeth are growing the way they should. X-rays may be conducted in order to identify issues lurking below the gum line and roots of teeth; for instance, cavities that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Cavities and decay are common among kids and can bring a lot of pain or even infection. Our pediatric dentist fills cavities in order to allow normal function of teeth and prevent further damage. One of the things that parents may ignore is the dietary aspect in relation to the health of their children's teeth. Children are only able to grow strong and healthy teeth if they have the right nutrition. As such, our dentist provides guidance on nutrition and diet for kids that are healthy for the gums and teeth. This way, it helps kids grow and keep healthy, strong gums and teeth. And because children tend to have difficulty reaching the molars to brush and floss, our dental team provides sealants that offer a barrier from dental plaque as well as cavities. Other treatments and procedures that our pediatric dentists provide include pulpotomy, or root canal for kids, and the provision of mouthguards to protect the teeth when the kids are indulging in sports-based activities or if they grind their teeth. Talk to our team at Wildhorse Dental to learn more about our dentistry for kids services and how they help your child. Request an appointment by calling 636-537-0447. |
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