Are you getting ready for your kids to return to school? In addition to picking up supplies and new clothes, don’t forget about their smiles! A routine checkup and cleaning from your Cedar Rapids, IA, family dentist could ensure your children are ready to start school with a bright smile.
Being Ready for a Return to School
When children develop cavities and gingivitis, this could mean the need for extensive treatments that could require missing classes and extracurricular activities, so they could potentially fall behind. Which is why our team recommends a back-to-school visit before the first day. This way we can examine the smile and if we find possible signs of problems, our team can provide treatment to ensure they start day one with strong and healthy smiles, and a new sense of confidence!
The Checkup and Cleaning Process
The visit will begin with our team talking to your children about their oral health habits, and also performing a detailed dental exam. The checkup means we employ advanced digital technology to look closely at the teeth, roots, gum tissues, and oral structures. We can look for the earliest signs of tooth decay, infections, and gingivitis. Our team will also assess the risk of misalignment by making sure the primary teeth erupt and fall out on schedule, and that permanent teeth can arrive without complication.
In the same sitting, we will also clean the teeth. A dental cleaning means we remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. Doing so helps lower the risk of tooth decay and gingivitis, and also fights teeth stains and bad breath!
Preventive Treatment for Little Smiles
Our team would also like to offer unique treatments to help protect little smiles from the onset of tooth decay during the school year. We can apply a fluoride gel to the teeth, which helps strengthen the protective outer enamel, lowering the risk of cavities and toothaches. We can offer these every six months. We also have dental sealants. These are a thin plastic coating we add to the rear teeth, which are often difficult for kids to reach when they brush and floss. The coating will stay in place for years, up to ten in some cases. As it gradually wears away, it will still cling to the more vulnerable parts of the smile the longest.
If you have any questions about our treatments for little smiles, then contact our team today.
Do You Have Any Questions?
If you want to learn more about our approach to children’s dental care and family dentistry, contact Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA by calling 319-364-7108 and schedule your next appointment with our team today.
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