Every Parent Should Know This About Dentistry for Children

 

Your smile is one of the most important things about your child. In fact, you probably ask your child to smile dozens of times every day so you can snap the perfect photo with your phone. Pediatric dentistry helps keep that smile shining bright.

Dentistry for children is crucial, but you’ll need the right expert to help your child. Each set of teeth is different, and some children face challenges that only special needs dentistry can tackle.

Here’s what you need to know.

Will Your Child Enjoy Routine Cleanings?

You’ll teach your child to brush, floss, and rinse. You might even supervise your child taking these steps to start and end the day. Pediatric dentistry builds on your at-home work.

During routine cleanings, your child’s dentist will:

• Examine. Visual inspections and x-rays help your child’s dentist spot problems like cavities and crowding.
• Clean. Scraping away plaque and polishing teeth to a shine happen as part of routine cleanings.
• Address. Your dentist can schedule follow-up appointments to fill cavities and amend other issues.

Researchers say more than half of all kids enjoy their dental visits. But about half of all kids have cavities, and some have multiple teeth that hurt them.

Pediatric Dentistry is made for children with difficult oral-health problems. At Miller Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we specialize in dentistry for children. We can help your child address a variety of issues, and we always work hard to keep our patients comfortable.

How to Choose the Right Dentist

When it comes to dentistry for children, it pays to make your decisions slowly and carefully. Your child will work with this expert for years.

The ideal dentist for your child will:

• Accept your insurance. Even routine cleanings can be expensive without insurance. Using your coverage can keep costs low.
• Help your child feel at ease. Even if your child doesn’t need special needs dentistry, all kids enjoy working with a team that emphasizes comfort.
• Demonstrate pediatric dentistry expertise. You should ask for (and receive) examples of work done on happy children.
• Answer your questions. Your dentist should work with parents too.

At Miller Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and Children’s Dentistry of Coral Springs, we’re ready to work with families. We’re accepting patients at both of our Florida offices now. Join us.