Are your kids getting ready to head back to school? When you and your family are busy shopping for clothes and school supplies, don’t forget about their smiles! In today’s blog, your team at My Dentist talks about setting up a back-to-school checkup for kids in Londonderry, NH.
The Need for a Children’s Checkup
Kids need a dental exam every six months. During these appointments, we will closely examine the teeth and gums for signs of trouble, looking at the surfaces of the smile with an intraoral camera, and examining the inside of the teeth and jaw with digital x-rays. We want to identify issues like tooth decay and also catch threats to misalignment and even spot the potential risk of wisdom teeth, so action can be taken to safeguard smiles for kids and teens. Now is a great time to see our team for a dental exam, as we can then help your children start a new school year with better oral health!
Preventing Tooth Decay
If we find a cavity, we can offer a filling to treat it, providing lifelike results and a long-lasting restoration so the tooth avoids infection and aches. But we can also discuss treatments to help lower the risk of cavities in little smiles. For example, we can apply a fluoride varnish to the surfaces of the teeth to strengthen the enamel, which makes the onset of cavities less likely for months to come. We can apply this during each six-month visit.
We can also coat the molars, the teeth in the back of the mouth, in sealants. These thin acrylic layers prevent food and drink particles from being stuck between them, as these are difficult teeth for kids to reach when they brush and floss. This provides a significant reduction in cavity risks, one that can last for years to come.
The Importance of a Cleaning
Another important aspect of your checkup is the cleaning, which involves our team removing all plaque and tartar from the teeth. The process only takes a few minutes, and helps lower the risk of cavities and infection, and also fights the risk of gingivitis in older kids. This can also brighten smiles and reduce bad breath!
If you have any questions about the importance of preventive dentistry for little smiles, or if you would like to schedule a back-to-school checkup and cleaning for your children, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help your children feel great about their smiles and enjoy better oral health!
Schedule a Children’s Checkup with Dr. Wei, DMD
We want to help your children begin a new school year with a checkup and cleaning visit. To schedule your appointment, call Dr. YiChen Wei, DMD at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603) 965-3407 today.
