Dental cleanings and exams are foundational components of general dentistry. While there are many benefits of dental cleaning and exams, the primary goal is removing harmful pathogens and microbial plaque that cause oral diseases, like cavities and gingivitis.
Our Approach to Routine Dental Visits
When was the last time your child had a dental check up? If it’s been a while and you’re looking for an experienced pediatric dentist in Belle Mead, NJ, or surrounding towns, consider reaching out to Dr. Kruti Sanghavi of Floss Boss Pediatric Dentistry. Our kid-centered dentist office strives to ensure dental cleanings and checkups are more fun, seamless, and specialized.
How often does my child need to visit the dentist?
Many kids dental professionals and professional agencies (like the AAPD) recommend that kids see their dentist when the first tooth appears or no later than his or her first birthday to prevent dental problems. After the first infant visit, the AAPD recommends a dentist check every six months to prevent cavities, damage, and other dental problems.
Still, Dr. Sanghavi can suggest when and how often your child should visit the dentist for kids based on their oral health.
What’s going to happen during a kids dental visit?
Regular dental cleanings are essential for your children. It is a crucial part of your child’s preventive oral health. During a typical dental cleaning session, a Floss Boss crew member will clean their teeth and look for signs of cavities, growth, and soft tissue for any infection. We will evaluate missing or extra teeth, crowding and spacing, and check jaw growth.
After dental cleaning and exam, our team will discuss your child’s diet and oral hygiene habits. We will demonstrate the right ways of brushing and flossing and give you some practical tips on preventing oral trauma. Ultimately, we may recommend topical fluoride treatment based on your child’s diagnosis.
What are the advantages of fluoride treatment?
After cleaning, we can also provide additional preventive treatments like fluoride treatments. Fluoride is an abundant mineral in different foods, water, and even rocks. In childrens dentistry, fluoride treatments can effectively prevent tooth decay by making teeth resistant to acid attacks from plaque-causing bacteria. Additionally, fluoride helps to reverse the early signs of decay. We may also recommend getting a fluoride treatment based on your child’s risk of getting a cavity.
What are the benefits of fluoride treatment?
· It protects your enamel.
· It helps remineralize teeth, making them stronger.
· It helps in the prevention of tooth decay and cavities.
What can I do to prepare for routine dental cleanings and checkups?
Careful parent planning can help ensure that a visit with our teeth cleaning dentist runs smoothly:
· Carefully plan the time of your child’s dental appointment. Choose a time when your child is rested, at ease, and is most likely to cooperate.
· You would have to be positive. Do not associate negative words with dental visits, like hurt, pain, etc. When you are at ease, your child will feel comfortable.
· Always encourage your child to share their worries, issues, etc., that they might have while visiting the dentist’s office.
Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy and Sustainable
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office by phone or book an appointment online for any comments, questions, or concerns.
