How To Catch Oral Health Concerns Early

Posted January 16, 2019

One of the things that may cause you some anxiety when it comes to keeping your children’s grins in lovely condition may be the following: Wondering how to detect problems early, rather than once they have actually had time to lead to oral illness or damage. While it may seem quite mysterious and something that you really cannot manage without a surprise here and there, the truth is that our Dallas, TX team has a few easy solutions for you. When you feel knowledgeable regarding detection of potential oral health concerns, you can feel much more relaxed about what it takes to steer your children’s smiles toward success.

Brush And Floss With Your Kids

We know that, particularly if you have little kids who cannot yet thoroughly verbalize what they’re feeling with their oral health, one way to keep an eye out for changes is to brush and floss with them. For very little kids, you may already be doing this. For ones who are a bit older and more independent, you may want to hop in there to brush and floss together every now and then just to see how it’s all going. If you notice your child is having a problem, let us know.

See Us For Preventive Dental Care

Of course, this will always be true for your children’s oral health: Preventive visits in the form of dental checkups that you schedule twice a year will offer you lots of assistance. This is because twice a year, we will thoroughly examine teeth and gums and can find recent changes that we can then treat or repair.

Pay Attention To Your Kids’ Words And Actions

Is your child suddenly unhappy with eating food that he or she usually enjoys? Does your child seem extra cranky or particularly upset with dental hygiene? Is your child complaining that something hurts? When you notice your child is not acting as chipper as usual or that something has changed during routine moments like mealtime or brushing and flossing, ask a few questions, take a closer look, or simply schedule a visit with us! Whether chewing or brushing hurts or if your child is experiencing oral discomfort (whether you know why or not), come see us! Remember that issues like early decay and gingivitis are not always easy to see at home. However, we can detect and treat concerns during visits!

Keep Up With Smile Changes When You Schedule Checkups

Remember that when you pay attention to your schedule and keeping up with six-month dental checkups, you can much more easily maintain your child’s oral health without stress or uncertainty! Schedule a visit with your Dallas, TX children’s dentist, Dr. Marr at Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda by calling 214-321-4880. We proudly welcome patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Casa Linda, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Forest Hills, East Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Richardson, and more.