School will be starting soon, and you want your kids to be ready for that first day. As you help them prepare, don’t forget about their smiles! In today’s blog, your team at Mansfield Dental Associates talks about the importance of a back-to-school dental checkup for little smiles in Mansfield, TX.
Dental Exams for Kids
A back-to-school dental exam is perfect for little ones of all ages! During this visit, we will talk to them about their oral hygiene routine, making sure they know how to brush and floss properly, and discuss the risks of too much sugar in their diet. We then take a close look at their teeth with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras to identify cavities and other risks, so we can plan treatment if needed to help them start that first day with a healthy and comfortable smile.
Cleaning Little Smiles
Along with the examination, our team can also conduct a preventive treatment to help safeguard their teeth and gums against poor oral health. The dental cleaning process only takes a few short minutes, and allows us to remove all the plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to tooth decay, as well as bad breath and teeth stains. Once we remove these layers with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick, we can polish the teeth to limit the ability for plaque and tartar to form, and to help brighten the smile just a bit too!
Preventing Tooth Decay
If we happen to discover a cavity during our examination, we can treat it with a filling, a lifelike and metal-free restoration that is safe for all ages, and which only takes one visit to place. But ideally, we want to help your kid avoid tooth decay altogether. In addition to a preventive cleaning, we can also discuss applying fluoride to the teeth to help keep the outer enamel strong and resistant to bacteria and decay. Likewise, we can coat the hard-to-reach rear teeth with dental sealants to help prevent food and drink particles from being caught where kids have a hard time reaching when they brush and floss. Fluoride can protect teeth for months to come, sealants could potentially protect them for years to me!
If you have any questions about how we help protect little smiles from tooth decay, or if you want to schedule a back-to-school dental exam for your kids, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started.
Our Team Offers Children’s Dentistry
Our team wants to help kids enjoy healthy smiles throughout the school year and beyond, and that starts with a simple checkup and cleaning visit today. To learn more about protecting little smiles, or schedule your appointment, call our Mansfield, TX, dental team today at 817-473-6227.
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