A Lifetime Of Smiles Starts With A Good Foundation
Empower your children with a strong foundation in excellent oral hygiene practices and keep a vigilant eye on their progress as they develop their radiant smiles. We comprehend the trials and triumphs of caring for your family’s dental health, and we recognize the unique needs of children. Cultivating a healthy smile is a crucial aspect of childhood, so let’s embark on their journey towards optimal oral health with personalized guidance tailored to their specific requirements.
Getting Ready For Your First Appointment
Feel free to talk to your child about the upcoming trip to the dentist. The main purpose of your child’s first visit is to relax, have some fun, and start building a positive relationship with the dentist. Sometimes, not knowing what to expect can make people feel a little nervous. Here’s what your child can expect during their first appointment:
Talk and Listen
We will engage in open communication with both you and your child, providing clear explanations of our procedures and their purpose. Additionally, we will introduce your child to some of the instruments we utilize, making them familiar with their appearance and function. Our conversations will be conducted using language that is friendly and easily understandable for kids, ensuring their comfort and confidence. As you’ll soon discover, we are not intimidating at all!
Gently Examine
With a gentle touch, we will carefully examine your child’s gums, tongue, teeth, and overall oral health. Our thorough examination aims to identify any areas of concern or challenging spots that may require extra attention in their oral care routine at home. We will offer personalized guidance tailored to your child’s specific needs and take note of these areas to give them special attention during their next appointment.
Educate
We may kindly request your child to demonstrate their toothbrushing technique, allowing us to provide gentle instructions on how to enhance their oral hygiene routine at home. We are always here to answer any inquiries or concerns you or your child may have regarding dental health.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, children begin to have their first teeth erupt around the age of 6 months. It is highly recommended that children visit the dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months of their first tooth appearing. If you have any concerns about your child’s oral health or suspect any discomfort or pain, we urge you to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. It’s never too late for a child to have their initial dental visit, and we are here to provide the necessary care and support.
It’s crucial for parents to recognize that baby teeth hold significant importance, comparable to adult teeth. Beyond merely preserving space for permanent teeth, baby teeth play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s facial appearance, their smile, and their frequency of smiling. When children are encouraged to develop confidence and freely express their smiles during their early years, they tend to maintain these positive habits. Conversely, dental pain, even if it’s mild and normalized by children, can have long-lasting adverse effects on their eating habits. It can influence how they chew, their food preferences, and the quantity of food they consume.
The duration of the appointment will vary based on the specific needs of the child and their level of cooperation during the examination. On average, an appointment typically lasts approximately one hour.
Following the initial appointment, it is recommended that your child visits the dentist with the same frequency as you do. We suggest scheduling a checkup and cleaning every 6 months, unless there are specific instructions provided. However, if your child experiences tooth or jaw pain, frequently rubs or nurses their jaw, or avoids consuming hard or cold foods, we advise booking an appointment sooner to address the issue promptly.
Your mouth encompasses more than just your teeth. It constitutes an entire system comprising teeth, tongue, gums, cheeks, glands, ligaments, joints, bones, and more. When any aspect of your oral health deteriorates, it affects your entire mouth. Swollen, itchy, sore, or bleeding gums can serve as an early warning sign of a potentially more significant issue.
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