We offer pediatric dentistry to help kids of all ages enjoy optimal oral health, staying free of dental cavities. We know how to help kids feel relaxed and at ease, and offer care to safeguard their smiles. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about how we treat little smiles and help kids feel relaxed.
Helping Your Children
We have experience working with kids, helping them feel relaxed and comfortable in a dental office setting. We can listen to them and help ease their concerns, as many children may feel a little anxious about visiting the dentist. But with a calm and gentle approach, we can help them look forward to their next visit, and ease their overall anxiety. This could be a chance to instill good oral health habits and a better understanding of their oral health. They may even be more likely to continue seeing the dentist in their adult years!
Checkups and Cleanings
Just like with you, we recommend kids ages two and older have a checkup and cleaning every six months. The visit is a chance for our team to carefully examine the teeth with digital technology, so we can pinpoint any concerns in the earliest stages, often before children experience toothaches. We can look for cavities, infections, and make sure the baby teeth erupt and fall out on time, and that permanent ones can arrive without complication. We also clean the teeth, a simple procedure that removes all plaque and tartar from the teeth to keep cavities and gingivitis at bay, while also offering fresher breath and teeth free of stains.
Preventing Cavities
We can also discuss preventive treatments to help lower their risk of tooth decay. With fluoride gel, we add a topical agent to the teeth that helps strengthen the outer enamel to make the risk of cavities much lower. We can also place dental sealants on the rear teeth, as the molars are often hard for kids to reach when they brush and floss. This layer prevents food from being stuck between the teeth and lowers the risk of cavities, often lasting as long as ten years before wearing away.
If you have any questions about our approach to pediatric dentistry, or if you’re ready to schedule a visit for your little ones, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help your children enjoy their brightest smiles!
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
We would like to help children maintain optimal oral health. If you would like to learn more about treating little smiles, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
