Why is children’s dentistry important?
Good oral hygiene begins at an early age. Getting your child used to the dentist and teaching them how to care for their teeth when they’re young can prevent issues with tooth decay later on in life. Children’s dentistry is also important to:
- Discourage and change bad habits, such as thumb and finger sucking
- Manage tooth development and baby tooth loss
- Check for signs of congenital defects
Building a relationship with a trusted children’s dentist at Trusty Dental also gives you someone to call who already knows your child in case your child has a dental emergency.
What are the most common pediatric dental treatments?
Trusty Dental understands how stressful a trip to the dentist can be, especially for children. The team is diligent about ensuring your little one has a calm and welcoming experience from check in to check out.
Aside from oral health exams and routine professional teeth cleanings, the most common pediatric dental treatments offered at Trusty Dental include:
- Oral habit counseling, often for pacifier use or thumb sucking
- Gum disease management and prevention counseling
- Infant oral health exams (first visits)
- Mouth guards for sports
- Fillings for dental cavities
- Nutritional counseling
- Fluoride applications
Trusty Dental can also help your child with any urgent issues they may struggle with, from sudden tooth pain to a knocked-out tooth.
How often should my child see their dentist?
The caring dentists at Trusty Dental encourage you to schedule your child’s first dental exam right around the time you see that first tooth growing in. A baby’s first dental exam should occur by their first birthday.
After that initial exam, routine visits every six months are important throughout your child’s life. Aside from these routine dental exams, you should bring your child to Trusty Dental if they experience any of the following issues:
- Premature baby tooth loss
- Teething problems
- Bleeding gums
- Tooth pain
Trusty Dental provides flexible scheduling for children’s dentistry services, including same-day appointment availability when needed.
If your child needs routine or urgent dental care, you can turn to Trusty Dental. Book your children’s dentistry appointment online or over the phone today.
