Dentistry for Kids

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Don't overlook your children's teeth and gums when making crucial choices regarding their health and wellbeing. Children who develop good oral hygiene practices at an early age are more likely to retain excellent brushing and flossing as adults, experience much fewer dental issues throughout life, keep a positive self-image, and perform better in school than kids with poor oral health. Your involvement as a parent is crucial in assisting children in developing lifetime oral hygiene and smiles.

Mouthguards

kid wearing mouthguardMouth guards are a necessary piece of equipment in contact sports. Any athletes, regardless of age, who play sports like:

  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Soccer
  • …any sport where contact is a possibility.

Using a mouth guard can help you avoid injuries like lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips as well as structural damage to your teeth and jaw. Also, it has been demonstrated that mouth protectors can assist to lower the risk of concussions.

You can find mouth guards at almost any sports goods store, but you should be cautious while making your purchase. This type of mouth guard does not provide the highest level of safety. They frequently have poor fit and are uncomfortable.

You should visit your dentist for a custom mouth guard fitting if you want the best level of comfort and security. For YOUR mouth's maximum protection, a custom mouth guard is made. To safeguard your teeth, it is made of thin, toughened plastic. The customized mouth guard's thinness facilitates conversation and easy breathing (especially important for you star quarterbacks calling out the signals).

See your dentist today for a custom mouth guard to protect your teeth and ensure that you maintain the highest level of performance on the field, court, or rink.

Sealants

On your back teeth, sealants are an excellent approach to prevent cavities and dental decay (molars). Because they are utilized for chewing and are the hardest to reach and clean, these teeth are the most susceptible to cavities and decay. Molars first appear between the ages of 5-7, and a second set appears between the ages of 11–14. To provide early protection, it is recommended to have a sealant applied when the molars first erupt.

An adhesive is first placed to the teeth in order to install a sealant. The sealant is then applied as a liquid, as if it were being painted directly onto the tooth, over the adhesive. The liquid then solidifies, forming a shield between your teeth and any bacteria, food particles, or plaque. When properly maintained, sealants endure for roughly 10 years and can be reapplied.

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