Providing Routine Pediatric Teeth Cleanings

Posted November 24, 2021

Until they are old enough to effectively brush and floss on their own, kids will depend on their parents to stop plaque and tartar from gathering on their teeth. Protection in the form of daily care is important, but to keep your little ones truly safe against oral health threats, make sure that they also have support from their dentist! At our Dallas, TX pediatric dentist’s office, we provide support through gentle, thorough dental cleanings that help kids avoid troubles like dental decay and gum disease. These sessions are included in their regular checkups, which also provide important feedback about their health and ongoing development.

People Of All Ages Benefit From Extra Help Keeping Their Teeth Clean

Proper oral hygiene is important for as long as a person wants to protect their smile and preserve their health. From the time your child’s teeth begin to arrive, you should take care to keep them safe from problems with tooth decay, and you should also help them maintain good oral hygiene to prevent problems with gum disease. While the care that occurs between dental visits is important, people of all ages should also count on the support provided at regular exams and cleanings. These visits provide regular updates in addition to support that keeps plaque and tartar off teeth.

Teeth Cleanings Help Your Child Remain Healthy

Whether they are old enough to care for their teeth or still reliant on you for support, kids benefit from their regular teeth cleanings. During these sessions, we can take care to gently remove tartar and plaque buildup present on their smile, even from those harder to reach areas that may not receive enough support. We should note that tartar buildup will remain in place until a professional cleaning occurs, as brushing and flossing are not effective at removing this material.

Additional Benefits To Preventive Pediatric Dental Visits

When your child’s smile is evaluated, you can learn about more than whether they have issues with tooth decay that need to be treated. As they come in for care over the years, we can monitor the growth and development of their oral structures, which gives us opportunities to look out for developmental issues that might require our services. One common issue is malocclusion, or problems with improper teeth spacing. When you are aware that this is a problem your child will need to address, you can more easily plan to address it at the appropriate time.

Talk To Your Dallas, TX Pediatric Dentist To Schedule Your Child’s Next Cleaning

Through professional teeth cleanings, people of all ages enjoy extra support against potential problems with their oral health. If you have questions, or if you are ready to arrange your child’s next visit, contact your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist, Dr. Marr, by calling (214) 321-4880.