At the office of Blue Coral™ Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, the health and development of your child's smile are our top priorities. Ourgoals are to help children establish a strong foundation for a lifetime of good oral health and experience thebenefits of healthy, beautiful smiles.
Excellent Oral Health Begins With Good Oral Care
All parents want what's best for their families. When good oral care, including routinedentalcheckups, start at an early age, our office can closely monitor the development andhealth of yourchild's smile as they grow. It's essential to keep in mind that preventive care and timely treatment foranyemerging dental issues not only helps to ensure ongoing oral health but also supports overallwell-being, andcontributes to a positive self-image.
You can rest assured that your child's smile is in the best of hands at our office! We provide gentleand precisecare in an environment that's comfortable, warm, and engaging. At the office of Blue Coral™ Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, weoffer acomprehensive range of dental services designed to address the dental needs of children of all ages.Whether it'syour little one's first trip to the dentist, a routine visit, treatment for adentalemergency, or more, we're well equipped to provide the care that's needed.
We take a proactive approach and emphasize the importance of dental prevention as the key to good oralhealth. Weprovide you and your child with the resources as well as the tools to establish an effective brushingand flossingroutine and offer nutritional guidance and advice on potentially harmful oral habits. Our entire teamstrives tomake each visit with your child a positive, informative, and beneficial experience.
The Importance Of Regular Checkups And Routine Care
Studies show that children and teens lose an estimated 51 million school hours each year to dental problems.Tohelpyour child maintain optimal oral health and a smile that's healthy and bright, we recommend dental checkupsandcleanings twice a year.
As skilled and compassionate providers of care, we understand all aspects of dental development and aresensitive tothe unique needs of children. At each periodic exam, a member of our professional team will review yourchild'smedical and dental history and then perform a thorough clinical assessment of the teeth, gums, jaws, and thesurrounding oral tissues. We'll also check your child's bite, jaw alignment, and function.
Because it's vital to see what's going on below the surface, we'll take digital radiographs as needed, tocheckforthe presence of any cavities, or infection and to evaluate the position of your child's developing teeth andthehealth of jaw bone. We'll also perform a professional dental cleaning to eliminate any plaque or debris thathasaccumulated between the teeth or in hard to reach places.
Tooth Decay Is The Single Most Common Chronic Childhood Disease
At every stage of your child's development, we'll advise you on the most effective methods of keeping his orherteeth clean and discuss the foods, beverages, and harmful oral habits that can lead to problems. While itcan bedifficult sometimes to get children into a regular oral hygiene routine, we'll give you tips and advice onhowtomake brushing and flossing a fun part of their daily activities. As your trusted partner you can rely on theofficeof Blue Coral™ Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics to keep a close watch on your child's oral health and development.
By following these simple guidelines, you can help your child maintain optimal oral health and develop apositiveattitude towards dental care:
Establishing a dental partnership when your child is small
Keeping your baby's and toddler's teeth clean
Not allowing your baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice.
Bringing your child to the dentist for routine checkups and care
Leading by example and encouraging the recommended tooth brushing and flossing routine
Promoting wise dietary choices and healthy snacking, including replacing sugary drinks with water and limiting sweets
Providing supportive guidance to help your child put away their pacifier and stop thumb or finger sucking at the appropriate time
Making sure your child wears a mouthguard when playing specific sports
Your Baby's Smile
Even before your child is born, your little one's first set of teeth is already forming. As a matter offact, bythetime your baby is a year old, some of the front teeth will have already emerged into place. For this reason,it'sessential to establish an oral care routine at an early age. As per the recommendations of the AmericanDentalAssociation and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, parents are encouraged to have their baby seethedentist around the time of their first birthday.
More On Dental Care For Children and Teens
Childhood is a time of incredible physical and emotional changes. As kids go through several stages ofdevelopment,so do their teeth. Many things, including both genetic and environmental factors, contribute to the healthandappearance of your child's smile. While some issues cannot be prevented, there's still a lot you can do tohelpensure your child experiences optimal oral health and develops an attractive, functional smile. Our officewillmakesure your children are instructed in the best methods for caring for their teeth and will provide them withuseful,age-appropriate information on following a healthy diet as well as make them aware of which oral habits andactivities may be harmful to their teeth and overall well being.
Assessing Facial Growth And Dental Development
In addition to checking for the presence of dental disease, we also monitor your child's facial growth, jawdevelopment, and alignment of their smile. If orthodontic treatment is indicated, we'll advise you of ourrecommendations for care. Since many children and teens wear braces, payingextraattention to what they eat and how they maintain their oral hygiene is of the utmost importance.
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy smile
Beyond good oral hygiene and routine dental care, a balanced, nutritious diet is essential for a healthysmilein agrowing child. Sticky, sugary foods and drinks are not only harmful to children's oral health but alsodetrimentalto their overall well-being. A diet rich in nutrients is critical for optimal growth and development andkeepingtheteeth and gums strong.
