Routine Cleanings Are Important For Kids





The holiday break has come to a close and with all of the extra treats that your child may have enjoyed, now is the time to schedule that routine cleaning if they have not had one in the last six months.  Food sticks to the surfaces of your child’s teeth and creates bacteria that cause tooth decay and cavities. During a routine cleaning, pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller is going to check the surfaces of the teeth in order to make sure that your son or daughter does not have any cavities.

A routine cleaning completed by Dr. Fuller and his team will not only look for decay but will assess your child’s bite, x-rays will be completed in order to determine if there is decay below the gum line and the overall health of their mouth will be reviewed in order to ensure there is nothing abnormal going on that requires further attention.

It may be recommended by Dr. Fuller at this visit to have sealants placed on your child's teeth. Sealants help protect baby teeth against cavities. While you may think they are just baby teeth and are going to fall out, it is highly recommended to place sealants in order to protect decay from spreading to adult teeth.

These routine visits are a fantastic way to start the year off right and help your child to see the importance of developing healthy dental habits.

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  1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I really like this article because people need to know that dental care is really important for children. The earlier you can start them the better I believe. I am currently looking to get a dentist for my children because they are reaching the age where they should be going to the dentist. http://www.smilesbygentledental.com/

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  2. UnknownJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I have read your post and i think it's useful. Thanks for the sharing this website. It is very useful professional knowledge.
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  3. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    My kids have definitely had their share of holiday treats over the break. We just moved to a new city and we are all due for a cleaning. I'll have to ask one of my new neighbors if they can recommend a family dentistry practice to take my kids to.

    Susan Hirst | http://www.gardnerdentalgroup.com/family_dentistry.html

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