Schedule Your Child’s Next Visit
As a general rule, you should come in for a cleaning and examination twice a year. These checkups help keep your smile healthy by monitoring for early signs of potential issues. Your little one should be coming in for these visits, too, starting around the age of three. Cleveland Family Dentistry offers preventive and restorative care for patients of all ages.
Why Start Visits So Young?
While seeing the dentist around three years old may seem young, it is helpful to start this routine during childhood. During their first visit, the team will do their best to ensure your little one feels comfortable. The checkups following that will include a cleaning and examination to ensure that your child’s oral health is in good shape. These visits also help keep track of the development of their teeth, can detect cavities early, and can answer any questions you may have about your kid’s smile. If your dentist notices that some of their teeth are not being thoroughly cared for, they can give helpful advice to improve this.
Common Problems To Watch Out For
One of the most frequent concerns that occur in young patients is tooth decay. To help prevent this, make sure that your little one is brushing and flossing twice a day. Your child may want to do this on their own once they develop better motor skills. Make sure to supervise them during this process and help them reach the area thoroughly. If they struggle with doing this routine every day, you can try to use a different flavor of toothpaste or find a song to make it more fun. Biannual checkups also help detect cavities early. Fluoride treatments may be recommended to strengthen the enamel against decay. If a carie has formed, their dentist may suggest a filling to restore their tooth.
It is also important to look out for problems such as tooth grinding, thumb sucking, or teeth not growing correctly. Your dental team can help monitor the progress of their oral health during examinations.
How We Can Help
As mentioned above, cavities are quite common among young patients. When this happens, it is important to restore the area as soon as possible. This can be done with a dental filling. The damaged part of the tooth will be removed, the space is cleaned, and a strong material such as composite resin can be added. This helps protect the area from harmful bacteria. Fillings can be done on baby teeth and permanent ones. Your child will lose their first set eventually, but it is important to take care of them to promote good oral health.
Book Your Appointment Today
To schedule their next checkup, call Cleveland Family Dentistry in TX today at 281-592-1234 to schedule an appointment.