We don’t just offer dental treatment for adults, we want to help kids enjoy good oral health too. With our preventive approach to children’s dentistry, we can lower the risk of tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about cavity prevention with children’s dental care.
The Causes of Cavities in Little Smiles
How does tooth decay happen in little smiles? Well, when kids eat too much sugar and starch, which is common during this time of year, this could lead to plaque and tartar buildup which weakens the outer enamel. In addition, poor brushing and flossing habits could be a factor, as could infrequent visits for checkups and cleanings. But we want to help kids enjoy good oral health and avoid cavities following the holidays and throughout the rest of the year!
Cleaning Your Child’s Tooth
Every six months, we want to see your kids for a checkup and cleaning visit. Now is a great time to see our team for the last exam and cleaning of the year, and you can use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire, too. When we conduct a cleaning, we will gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. We then polish the teeth to control buildup and brighten the smile. The procedure can help lower the risk of cavities and even gingivitis in older kids.
Fluoride and Dental Sealants
Our team can also conduct two unique preventive treatments to help lower the risk of tooth decay in little smiles. This could be done every six months as part of the routine checkup and cleaning visit. We could apply fluoride directly to the teeth in a varnish form, which strengthens the outer enamel and makes cavities less likely. We also have dental sealants, which take seconds to place but could last for years to come. These coat the rear teeth, which are hard for kids to reach when they brush and floss. The acrylic layers then prevent food and drink particles from being trapped there, so the risk of tooth decay lowers significantly for many kids. These could stay in place for up to ten years in some cases!
If you have any questions about our approach to children’s dentistry, or if you would like to schedule the last checkup and cleaning of 2025 for your little ones before the holidays are here, then reach out to our team today to get started.
Delightful Dental Care Provides Children’s Dentistry
Our team wants to help your little ones avoid painful toothaches and cavities. To find out more about children’s dental care, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.