Reasons for Your Child to Visit a Pediatric Dentist

Biannual visits to a pediatric dentist are an excellent way to make sure your child gets all the dental care they need. Children have a higher risk of developing tooth decay and infections due to having thinner enamel and the pulp of baby teeth being closer to their outer layer. Children also happen to have less developed brushing habits, so they are more likely to miss a few spots, increasing their risk of tooth decay.

How visits to a pediatric dentist protect your child’s oral health

Let us take a look at some of the ways taking your child to a pediatric dentist twice a year helps to protect their teeth and gums:

1. Routine evaluations

Regular visits to a pediatric dentist give the oral professional a chance to evaluate a child’s teeth. Issues like poor oral hygiene can be detected during these visits, and the dentist can educate the child and their parent on more effective ways to clean their mouth.

Regular visits to a dentist also allow for the early detection of issues like tooth decay. The importance of this cannot be overstated. For example, the early stage of tooth decay can be reversed with fluoride treatments which only take a few minutes. More advanced tooth decay might require a root canal or stainless-steel crown.

Detecting and treating dental issues early gives parents more treatment options and leads to lower dental bills. It also prevents any problems that develop from evolving into something more severe.

2. Preventative treatments

Routine dental appointments also allow for preventative treatments like teeth cleanings. The procedure gets rid of plaque and tartar deposits on the child’s teeth. These two things are responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing eliminates plaque deposits on teeth, but tartar needs to be scraped off with a scaler. That means tartar gets to build up on teeth surfaces between dental visits, increasing the child’s risk of tooth decay.

A pediatric dentist can also use treatments like dental sealants to protect the child’s teeth from decay. The varnish-like sealant is painted on the child’s teeth, and it serves as a barrier that prevents acids in the mouth from making direct contact with teeth.

3. Normalizes dental visits

Many adults have dental anxiety, which prevents them from getting dental treatments they need when they need them. People with dental phobias often wait until their dental issues spiral out of control and cause considerable discomfort before finally working up the courage to visit a dentist.

Getting a child used to the idea of going to the dentist early on can help to prevent this. A pediatric dental clinic is customized for children with a fun atmosphere that makes children feel relaxed. Developing positive memories early on teaches the child dentists are there to help them and should not be feared.

Start your child on the right track

Our pediatric dentist can help to normalize your child with the idea of visiting dental clinics while providing all the dental services they need. Call or visit our Phoenix clinic to set up an appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://camelbackpedoortho.com or call Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at (602) 595-3531 for an appointment in our Phoenix office.

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