A Pediatric Dentist has a specialized training of extra 2-3 years after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. They understand child psychology and thus use various behavior management or behavior modification methods to make dental treatment most comfortably acceptable to your child.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child's first visit to the dentist should occur by 12 months of age.
Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth.
Take your child to a pediatric dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends:
Brush with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, once in the morning after breakfast and at night before bed.
Floss children's teeth once a day.
Visit your pediatric dentist every 6 months.
Get enough fluoride through drinking water and other fluoride products and fluoride supplements, if necessary.
Snack moderately – no more than twice a day.
The first tooth is usually lost around age 6 and the primary molars must remain in place until 10 to 12 years of age. Primary teeth are necessary for
proper chewing
speech
development of the jaws and esthetics
keep the space for the permanent teeth to erupt in the right place
Care of the primary teeth is important not only for proper function, but also to avoid a number of unpleasant conditions, such as pain, that result from their neglect.
Although a well-balanced diet is important in preventing cavities and to ensure good general health, cavities are not only the result of what children eat but also the frequency of meals. Frequent snacking without brushing leaves food on the teeth longer and increases the likelihood of a cavity developing. Additionally, frequent "sipping" on sugar-drinks (including juice and soda) in a baby bottle, "sippy" cup, or re-sealable bottle can cause widespread dental cavities.
A check-up every six months is recommended in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, Dr. Imneet can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.
All staff members of Dental Clinic are licensed professionals. Our staff consists of licensed general dentists.