Preventive dentistry means more than a healthy smile for your child. Because disease in the mouth can endanger the rest of their bodies, children with healthy mouths have a better chance of achieving good overall health.
A healthy mouth:
- Allows your children to chew more easily and gain more nutrients from the foods they eat.
- Is more attractive; giving your children confidence in their appearance.
- Means less extensive and less expensive dental treatment for your child.
Therefore, regular dental check-ups, fluorides, sealants, and mouth protection when playing sports, are the best prevention for better dental health.
How can you prevent cavities and practice preventive dentistry at home?
- Periodically look at your children’s teeth. Are they clean? Are they brushing the “white, soft” foods off their teeth?
- Check to see if they are brushing correctly.
- Show them how to use dental floss regularly to clean in between their molars.
- Remind them to brush after eating and snacking.
- Use a timer (2-minute type), which our office will provide, in order to allow your child ample time for effective brushing.
Regular Dental Check-ups
Regular dental visits to The Super Dentists' office help your children stay cavity-free. Consistent teeth cleanings by our oral hygienist remove plaque build-up on the teeth, so that your children’s gums don’t get irritated and cause tooth decay.
Fluoride
Fluoride is one of the most effective agents for preventing tooth decay. Please ask our staff if your child is getting the proper amount of fluoride.
The best way for your child to receive fluoride’s protection is by drinking water containing the right amount of the mineral. Children, who from birth drink water containing fluoride, have an average of up to 50 percent fewer cavities. If you and your children live in a community that does not have optimally fluoridated drinking water, let us know and we’ll provide you with an alternative.
Sealants
Dental sealants are plastic coatings which, once applied, cover the chewing surface of your teeth, This prevents bacteria and food particles from settling into the pits and grooves. Most cavities occur in places that sealants could have protected. During the application, The Super Dentists and their team of professionals thoroughly clean the teeth, prepares the tooth surfaces for application, and then paints the dental sealant onto the teeth. The procedure is quick and painless.
Mouth Protection in Sports
More than 200,000 injuries are prevented each year when children wear mouth protectors during athletic activities. A mouth guard not only protects their teeth, but may reduce the force of blows that can cause concussions, neck injuries and jaw fractures.
It’s highly recommended that your child wear a mouth protector while participating in any sport or activity that has the risk of falling or head contact with other players or athletic equipment.
To make your child’s first appointment with The Super Dentists and their team of professionals, call (619) DENTIST (336-8478) today!