For many families, school is just around the corner, so there is a lot to do to get your little ones ready. But along with all the school supply and clothes shopping, don’t forget about their smiles! In today’s blog, your team at Riverside Dental Group talks about setting up your child’s back-to-school checkup visit.
Checkups for Kids
Starting the new school year with a healthier smile is possible with a routine checkup appointment. When your kids arrive for an exam, we will take time to talk to them and help them feel relaxed and comfortable. We then talk about their oral hygiene routines, and will look closely at their smiles with advanced digital imaging systems, such as digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. With this information, we can make a diagnosis with precision and identify concerns like tooth decay in the earliest stages. We can then offer a treatment plan to address these issues and restore health, function, and beauty to little smiles, all before they start their new school year!
Cleanings
An essential part of the visit is the dental cleaning, in which we use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. This takes only a few minutes, and we polish the teeth afterward. This helps strengthen them and also limit the ability for plaque and tartar to accumulate. We can then discuss how to better brush and floss at home to control buildup before we see your little ones again!
Preventing Tooth Decay
As part of the same visit, our team can discuss ways to help prevent tooth decay. For example, we can add a fluoride varnish to the teeth, which is applied after the cleaning and helps strengthen the outer enamel to prevent erosion and cavities. We also know kids have trouble reaching the rear teeth when they brush and floss, so we can protect them for years at a time with dental sealants. If you have any questions about how we approach children’s dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help kids smile with confidence during the school year, and that starts with a simple exam and cleaning!
Riverside Dental Group Offers Children’s Dental Care
We want to help kids enjoy good oral hygiene and better oral health during the school year. To learn more about children’s dentistry, then please call:
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 (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.
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