Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and desirable smile, start early. Really early.
We recommend that you bring your child in for their first dental visit soon after their first birthday. An early check is the first step in preventing troubles and setting the stage for lifelong dental health. We will keep the visit short, but carry out a thorough visual examination to make sure there are no concerns.
Our experienced staff will counsel you on good dental procedures at home, such as correct brushing and flossing. You will also be guided regarding healthy eating choices and the consequences of poor choices. It is especially vital to keep your toddler from eating sticky or hard candies that lodge in molars and spaces between teeth. It is also important to monitor the amount of juice they drink and keep it in a cup instead of a bottle.
Any time sugary foods or drinks are in contact with teeth, the enamel is weakened from the acid those substances contain. Prolonged exposure begins to wear the enamel away, setting the stage for dental caries. Unlike broken bones that regenerate, once enamel is gone, it’s essentially gone, though fluoride can remineralize weakened enamel to a small degree.
Promoting a healthy, low sugar diet is always prime for your toddler’s teeth. If your baby or toddler needs a bottle to calm down and go to sleep, make sure that the bottle contains only water.
Other vital habits are to brush and floss your teeth in front of your child. (If you have never been regular flossing – it’s time to start!) Let them see that it is a priority and a comfortable habit in your life. Brush their teeth with a soft bristled brush and a small amount of toothpaste. Let them try it, but always go over their teeth afterward, making sure each tooth is brushed. When finished, give them a cup of water to help rinse the toothpaste out.
Before coming to The Lewisville Dentist, communicate with your child about the upcoming appointment and let them know that their teeth are going to be checked. We will help your child feel proud of their effort and help them have a good visit, the first of many to come.
Call us at 469-708-4713 to schedule an appointment. Remember also to call any time between scheduled visits with any questions or concerns that might arise. We are dedicated to your child’s lifelong dental health.
We serve many families in the Dallas area with competence and compassion. Some of our patients come from Coppell, Valley Ranch, and Flower Mound. At The Lewisville Dentist, we love working with children and will help your child have a favorable experience learning to care for their teeth.
At The Lewisville Dentist, we focus our efforts on . Each member of our involved team is devoted to making our youngest patients feel safe and comfortable. Our patients enjoy the friendly atmosphere while benefitting from our state-of-the-art technology.
Some of our most popular services include sedation dentistry, dental implants and Invisalign. We are located at 297 E Round Grove Rd Suite 127 in Lewisville.
Because everyone deserves to smile!
Contact The Lewisville Dentist: 469-708-4713
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297 E Round Grove Rd Suite 127
Lewisville, Texas
75067
