For many years, parents will have to brush and floss for their children. It is important that you hold onto this responsibility for as long as necessary, as kids can be vulnerable to problems if they are trusted to care for their teeth too soon. If it is time to let your kids clean their teeth on their own, you can check in on them to examine the efforts they are putting in to fight plaque and tartar buildup. To give them guidance, consider brushing with them so that they can watch how you thoroughly clean your teeth.
Children and adults benefit from regular preventive dental exams. These visits can cover many of the same concerns for patients at any age. Once kids are old enough, they can receive the kind of evaluations and cleanings that their parents enjoy. However, there are some services that are provided to kids to give them extra support against problems. When they are at the right age, we can recommend fluoride treatments and dental sealants to guard them against problems that might demand restorative dental work.
Unfortunately, kids are susceptible to cavities, and your child may have at least one that must be dealt with. We can help them recover from decay by carefully removing the cavity and placing a restoration. Even if a cavity has formed on a primary (baby) tooth that will fall out on its own, treatment is important. The cavity can leave them in pain, and it can affect the development of their oral structures.
Elm Creek Dental is prepared to help patients of all ages. That means in addition to helping you avoid dental problems, we can help your kids grow up with happy, healthy smiles! To learn more, call our dental office in Maple Grove, MN, at 763-416-0606.
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