Have You Scheduled Their Dental Visit?





School is almost back in session don’t forget to get your kids a dental check-up prior to returning. Kids miss school on average more days for dental problems than any other reason. Most of these problems could be avoided, with a regular dental check-up and cleaning. Every 6 months your child should visit the dentist. At this appointment, Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team may recommend x-rays in order to make sure there are no other problems below the gum line, and no cavities back behind the teeth.

At this appointment they will also clean and polish your child’s teeth. This helps keep them healthy and white. Polishing the teeth, helps to remove plaque from the teeth, to avoid future problems. Your pediatric dental team will floss your child’s teeth, and help to educate them on the importance of taking care of their smile.

It will also be a time to examine their smile and make sure their teeth are healthy and that there are no cavities or other concerns that need to be taken care of prior to them heading back to school. While this visit is a routine dental check-up, it is the most important dental visit.

For more information on dental check-ups and keeping your child’s smile healthy, contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.

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