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You might know a lot about how to care for your own smile and what to do when it comes to preventive care or addressing tooth decay. However, when it comes to your child’s smile and the prevention and treatment of cavities, you might wonder if you’re as knowledgeable as you hope. To make sure you’ve got all the answers you need, your Moreno Valley dentist extends a helpful Q&A. (Still have some questions? Contact us or ask away during your next visit).

Questions and Answers

Question: I bring my child in for dental checkups every six months. However, I sometimes wonder if decay might occur between visits. What should I do to keep an eye on my child’s smile without going overboard?

Answer: We encourage you to say “yes” to fluoride and sealants, so your child enjoys additional protection against tooth decay. In addition, your Moreno Valley dentist encourages you to contact us if your child has a toothache.

Question: Do you place the same type of dental filling for my child’s tooth decay as you would for me?

Answer: Yes. We offer a very gentle approach and place composite fillings for children, so there’s no sign that tooth decay every occurred.

Question: Is it actually important to fill cavities in baby teeth? Won’t they just fall out anyway?

Answer: Your Moreno Valley dentist explains that keeping baby teeth healthy is very important. They guide permanent teeth that are developing. Decay in primary teeth can negatively impact permanent teeth below if not treated.

Riverside Dental Group and Dental Associate Offices Serves a Community Near You!

Our dentists look forward to caring for you and every member of your family with a comprehensive selection of services. We will maintain and improve your oral health with a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency dentistry techniques. We also specialize in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics, serving patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.