Prepare Your Child’s Smile For A New School Year
A new school year is just a few weeks away for kids across the state, and many parents are getting them ready with clothes shopping and school supply pickups. But what about their smiles? With a routine checkup and cleaning visit, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist can help prepare little smiles for a new school year.
Starting with a Back-To-School Dental Exam
A dental exam before classes start means we can take a close look at your child’s smile using advanced digital imaging systems, such as digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. We can then make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can identify any concerns that need attention before classes begin, such as a cavity. Our team can also assess the overall health of the smile and talk about better oral hygiene routines. In the same sitting, we will clean the teeth to remove all layers of plaque and tartar, which helps fight issues like cavities and gingivitis, while also reducing the severity of issues like bad breath and teeth stains.
Repairing Teeth and Preventing Cavities
If we find a cavity, we can take on the issue in one sitting with a lifelike composite resin dental filling. Our team can also offer treatments to help lower the risk of cavities forming in the school year. For example, during the checkup and cleaning visit we can apply fluoride to the teeth to strengthen enamel and make cavities less likely. We could also coat the hard-to-reach rear teeth with dental sealants, so food and drink particles can no longer be stuck between the teeth kids have a difficult time reaching when they brush and floss. Sealants can then stay in place for up to ten years!
Better Brushing and Flossing
As we mentioned above, we will take time to talk to your kids about proper brushing and flossing, so they can better care for their smiles in between their checkup and cleaning visits. Good brushing and flossing help control harmful plaque and tartar buildup and reduces the risk of tooth decay and even gingivitis. Choosing snacks low in sugar is helpful too!
If you have any questions about how we approach children’s dentistry, or if you are ready to schedule a back-to-school visit for your child, then please reach out to our team today! We look forward to hearing from you and helping your kids start a new year with a bright and beautiful smile, and good oral health too.
PDC Kids Provides Preventive Care for Little Smiles
Our team is ready to help kids start a new school year with a healthier smile. To find out more about our checkups and cleanings, call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.
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