4 Tips To Improve Your Child’s Smile This New Year




Now that the New Year is here and family is gone, it may be time to schedule that necessary dental appointment for your children and get their smile back on track.  Dr. Fuller recommends not waiting until a problem becomes a major dental repair.

1.     Have all cavities filled. If your child has a small cavity and you have been putting it off, don’t wait any longer. This can become a major dental problem that requires a pulpotomy or a large filling in order to get rid of the decay that is in the tooth.
2.     Have them fitted for a mouth guard if they are in sports. Most sporting activities can create danger for your child’s smile. A custom fitted mouth guard can make all the difference in keeping their smile healthy.
3.     Does your teen have a broken or cracked tooth that need to be fixed? There are several options to improve and fix broken or cracked teeth.
4.     Fluoride helps to build strength in the enamel. Use a fluoridated toothpaste recommended by the American Dental Association.

Your child deserves to have a healthy smile, get more information from Dr. Fuller & his team today.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:39 PM

    I never thought that child could also have cavity in such small age..Personally i really hate cavity in tooth.. parents have to be careful for their child cause child would not be able to care.. keep sharing such informative blog.

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