How do I care for my Child’s Oral Health

Here are some frequently asked questions answered by our lead doctor Purvi Goyal regarding Children’s Oral health dentist with child patient

 

How Often Should My Child Get Their Teeth Cleaned?

  1. You have a responsibility as a parent to assist your kid in developing good body practices.
  2. This involves instilling appropriate dental hygiene practices in kids, such as brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating a healthy diet, and seeing the dentist for tooth cleanings and examinations.
  3. So, how frequently does your child require dental care? What makes them think they need their teeth cleaned by a professional? We’ll address all of these issues and more in this blog article!

 

How Frequently Should My Child’s Teeth Be Cleaned?

 

  • Let’s start with how often you should get your child’s teeth cleaned at our clinic.
  • The indian dental  Association (IDA) advises that children get their teeth cleaned and checked every six months, just like adults.
  • Children should begin seeing the dentist as soon as their first tooth emerges or around their first birthday, whichever comes first.

 

Why Do Children Need Professional Teeth Cleaning?

 

  • Regular dental appointments, combined with at-home oral hygiene, will maintain your child’s teeth and gums healthy and strong. F
  • or maximum oral health, no matter how diligent you or your child are about brushing and flossing, a professional cleaning is required on a regular basis. Every six months, we do a comprehensive cleaning and inspect for any potential problems.
  • Built-up plaque and tartar are scraped away using our specialized equipment. Because some places, like as between the teeth and beneath the gum line, are extremely difficult to properly clean at home, we typically spend extra time in these nooks and crannies.

 

What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning Procedure?

  • Even though you believe you’ll always be able to tell whether your child has gum disease or a cavity, many oral health problems are difficult to detect without the right technology and kids in dental office
  • training. Our skilled staff will look for symptoms of dental disease and decay during your child’s checkup and offer any required treatment.
  • We’ll also see if your child’s teeth are developing normally and if early orthodontic treatments may be beneficial.
  • We can also give you or your kid a fluoride treatment, answer any dental questions you or your child may have, show proper brushing and flossing technique, and recommend tooth-friendly foods.

Are There Any Other Advantages to Regular Teeth Cleanings for Children?

 

  • Regular tooth cleanings in childhood assist children develop accustomed to dental appointments early on, reducing the likelihood of dental anxiety or dread in adolescence and adulthood.
  • By introducing your kid to the dentist on a frequent basis, they will gain confidence and comfort, making the visit less daunting.

Do you have any other questions? We’ve got the answers!

 

At our clinic we attempt to make your child’s dental appointment enjoyable so that they look forward to the next one. Contact us@ 9920744926 if you have any questions, use the following appointment booking link to book an appointment with Dr. Purvi Goyal