Pediatric Dentistry
Whole-Health Pediatric Dentistry
Tooth care for children is crucial. Parents should begin bringing their child to the dentist beginning at 6 months for what we call a “First Dental Home Visit.” This appointment establishes a pattern that should continue through their adulthood. Parenthood is filled with information, and our committed pediatric dentists can help parents encourage sound dental health at home. These visits also prevent cavities and tooth decay, both of which can occur in babies and young children.
The Benefits of Working with a Pediatric Dentist
At Foremost Family Health Centers, we want our community to understand how critical dental health is, especially for children. Even though baby teeth come and go, it’s still crucial to visit the dentist regularly. Not only will it encourage lifelong dental habits in your children, but the visits will have other, more tangible impacts on their overall dental health. We recommend bi-yearly visits to ensure there is no tooth decay. One of the reasons pediatric dentists are so beneficial is our ability to provide these essential services in a calming and fun-filled environment. Pediatric dentistry offers numerous benefits, including:
- Developmentally-based dental care
- Exams and X-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings and sealants
- Instruction on how to teach oral hygiene to children
- Specialized training geared towards children
- Fun-centered enjoyable dental visits
- Calming bedside manner and an ability to explain dentistry to children
- Pediatric medical-dental combined visits