We know that your child’s health and well-being is your top priority, and their dental health is no exception. By starting their oral hygiene routine early and adding biannual dental checkups into their routine, you can create productive lifelong habits, and help your little one maintain clean teeth and gums. In today’s blog, your Sunny Smiles dentist explores the many advantages of pediatric dental care.
Biannual Checkups Help Establish A Routine
Bringing your little ones to the dentist starting at a young age can help them get used to this routine. You can bring them in for their very first appointment around their first birthday, or when their first tooth has erupted, depending on which comes first. This visit is used to get to know your child and help them get comfortable with the dentist and team. Their biannual checkups can be scheduled regularly after this initial visit. You can also begin their at-home oral hygiene routine starting by brushing their gums before their first few pearly whites come in. When they begin to grow their first set of teeth, you can gently brush them which helps prevent cavities and other oral health problems.
They Can Learn How To Improve Their Oral Health
Just like you, your child will need to see the dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. During these visits, their team will examine their oral cavity to look for signs of decay, gingivitis, and more. If their dentist notices that some areas may be missed during their hygiene routine, they can point these out so that your child can improve. The team can teach your little one how to properly brush so that each tooth is thoroughly cleaned. Your kids may struggle with this routine on their own, so make sure to supervise them at home to ensure it is done properly.
Changes To Their Smile Can Be Monitored And Treated When Necessary
Your little one’s smile will go through many changes as they grow up. They will develop their first set of teeth, which will eventually be lost as they make way for the adult ones. Biannual examinations help monitor their development and alert the dentist to any changes. Their dentist will adapt their treatment plan as needed to ensure your little one’s oral health is maintained. Cavities are a very common problem that younger patients face. When your child gets a cavity, their dentist can spot it during their biannual checkup and schedule a dental filling to restore and protect the tooth. We can also help treat problems like TMJ dysfunction, snoring, bruxism, and more.
Bring Your Little One In For A Checkup
The team at Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, offers personalized care for your young children. To schedule their next cleaning and examination, call our office today at 915.759.7000.