PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY GARLAND
The Care That Keeps Children’s Smiles Flawless
Keeping your child’s smile healthy begins at home; as much as Dr. Ben and our team can do during your child’s routine appointments, you must help them maintain good habits at home so that their teeth are able to develop properly and not suffer from preventable issues like decay and gum disease. However, it’s still crucial for you to bring them in every six months so that we can keep an eye on things and ensure their teeth aren’t subject to any hidden issues. To learn more about our preventive services or to schedule a visit for your child, feel free to reach out today!
Why Choose Garland Pediatric Dentistry for Kid’s Preventive Dental Care?
- Advanced Dental Technology Ensures Optimal Care
- Skilled Pediatric and General Dentists on Staff
- Numerous Sedation Dentistry Options Available
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Routine dental checkups and cleanings are the cornerstone to maintaining a healthy smile for life, no matter how old you are. By bringing your child to see us every six months, you’re ensuring that issues like cavities, decay, and gum disease don’t have the chance to hide under the radar. Not to mention, you’re also granting yourself and your child immeasurable peace of mind in knowing that their pearly whites are problem-free.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in many tap water sources, as well as most dental hygiene products. It’s fairly unique because it can assist tooth enamel with remineralization, as well as offer some level of protection against decay. This makes it a valuable asset in the ongoing fight against cavities. Following a dental cleaning at our office, we can apply a fluoride varnish to your child’s teeth to ensure they’re sufficiently protected from the dental decay that threatens their growing smiles.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are one of the absolute best ways you can protect your child’s smile; specifically, by safeguarding their molars. These back teeth tend to have more grooves and crevices on their surfaces, meaning bacteria can have an easier time congregating and forming decay. Sealants are small, biocompatible coverings that can be bonded in place over these teeth, giving them an extra layer of protection from cavity-causing bacteria. Better yet, the process for placing these is gentle and quick.
Frenectomies/Lip & Tongue-Tie Treatment
Some children are born with an irregular frenulum, which is the connective tissue between the lips and gums/tongue. Lip and tongue ties can have particularly impactful effects on children, especially infants who are breastfeeding as well as young children who are learning how to talk. Fortunately, a frenectomy is a relatively straightforward way of addressing these issues, restoring oral functionality, and preventing future complications. It involves us using our soft tissue laser to carefully remove excess tissue and reshape the frenulum as needed. Despite how it sounds, it’s an incredibly gentle treatment with a quick recovery period and several life-changing benefits.