DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN GARLAND
Services Designed to Carefully Foster Growing Smiles
As your child ages and grows quickly before your eyes, their smile will undergo several changes too. Some of the more obvious ones include the arrival and departure of their baby (primary teeth) followed by the entrance of their adult teeth, but behind the scenes, there are a lot of other things occurring. Dr. Ben and our team can ensure that your child’s teeth, gums, and all other oral structures are in great shape while also educating them on how to care for their developing smiles. To learn more about our pediatric dental services or to schedule a visit for your child, please contact our team today!
Why Choose Garland Pediatric Dentistry for Children’s Dental Care?
- Numerous Sedation Options for Anxious Children
- Kid-Friendly Metal-Free Restorations Available
- Skilled Pediatric Dentist with Years of Experience
When Will My Child Start Losing Baby Teeth?
Children typically start losing their baby teeth around age 6, though it’s worth mentioning that it’s different for every child. This process often continues until around age 12, with the molars and other teeth gradually loosening and making way for the permanent teeth. This natural process is essential to healthy dental development, and by regularly bringing your child in to see Dr. Ben, you can ensure that everything is progressing smoothly.
Dental Services for School-Aged Children
As children begin reaching school age, it becomes even more important to ensure that their teeth and gums are cared for since they’ll now be away from home for several hours each day. In addition to attentive at-home hygiene, some other services that we normally offer school-aged children include things like:
- Dental sealants, used to protect vulnerable molars and back teeth from cavity-causing bacteria.
- Fluoride treatment, which provides an extra layer of protection for your child’s enamel.
- Tooth-colored fillings & crowns, used to restore teeth that have become compromised due to damage, decay, or other unfavorable circumstances.
How Can I Help Prepare My Child for Their Dental Visit?
To best prepare your child for their trip to our office, you might also consider replacing certain words in your vocabulary with more kid-friendly terminology, to help keep them at ease. Consider the following:
- Instead of saying “scrape,” say “cleaning”
- Instead of saying “yank/pull,” use “wiggle”
- Rather than saying “drill” you can refer to the tool as a “tooth washer” or “hose.”
- You might refer to dental sedation as “sleepy juice” or “laughing gas” when appropriate.
Other words you should try to refrain from using include “shot,” “needle,” “injection,” and even “pokey thing.” All of these words can have negative connotations associated with them that might alarm your child before dental work has even begun!