Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, it’s essential to establish healthy oral hygiene habits, which go beyond brushing and flossing every day. A huge part of having healthy teeth and gums is regularly visiting a dentist.
If you’re in Long Beach and need high-quality, family dentistry, look no further than Dentist of Long Beach.
Having a family dentist is convenient because your entire family can visit the same dentist. Going to one dentist allows you to schedule everyone’s appointments on the same day, saving you time and money. It also allows you to build a lifelong relationship with a dentist your family trusts.
As your kids get older, they’ll be comfortable going to the dentist since they’ve seen the same person since they were toddlers. By setting up regular appointments with a family dentist every year, you’ll establish a healthy oral hygiene habit within your children.
Children's dentistry focuses on children. This area of dentistry requires an extra two to three years of specialized training, in addition to general dental training. Their additional learning provides a thorough understanding of the behavior and unique dental needs of children.
Family dentistry, on the other hand, is considered general dentistry. This field requires a bachelor’s degree plus four years of dental school, allowing them to provide dental care for both adults and children.
Your child should attend their first dental appointment by the time they reach their first birthday. This initial visit is to get your child used to visiting the dentist and educating you on how to care for their primary teeth—also known as baby teeth.
After their first visit, you generally have one year between ages one and two to skip dental visits. However, that only applies if your child isn’t using a bottle any longer and doesn’t snack in the middle of the night, two things that can cause significant damage to their primary teeth.
Once they’re two years old, you can plan on scheduling cleanings and check-ups every six months. Then, between ages four and six, you can expect them to have their first x-rays.
Although primary teeth are temporary, the impact they have on your child’s oral development can’t be understated. Your child’s baby teeth are the foundation for their adult teeth because they create space for them to grow.
If children experience tooth loss before their permanent teeth grow, it can lead to crowding or crooked teeth. In addition to that, primary teeth help babies and young children learn to chew, smile, and talk.
Dental x-rays are crucial for detecting early and unseen signs of decay and disease. On that note, we know that radiation exposure is a concern for many parents. However, you should know there have been numerous advancements in x-ray technology over the years, significantly reducing the risk of radiation exposure.
At Dentist of Long Beach, we’re constantly keeping up with these developments so we can provide the safest x-ray and imaging technology to your family.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that exists in water and soil. The American Dental Association recommends using fluoride toothpaste because it bonds with other minerals found in the enamel of teeth, helping to strengthen it.
Fluoride toothpaste is entirely safe for your family, even babies, and toddlers. We recommend using it as soon as your child’s teeth begin to come in.
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