Before you know it, your kids will be returning to school! But between picking up supplies and new clothes, don’t forget about their smiles. With a back-to-school checkup and cleaning, your Garland, TX, dentist can help your kids start classes with better oral health and a smile they can feel proud of.
The Dental Exam Process
When your kids come in for an exam, our team will take a close look at their teeth, gums, and roots with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. This provides a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can then treat any concerns we discover and protect the smile. Our team will look for common issues like tooth decay and gingivitis, and we also want to make sure baby teeth are erupting and falling out on schedule, and that permanent teeth can erupt without complication.
Cleaning Teeth
In the same visit, our team will also conduct a dental cleaning, in which we remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick. The cleaning helps fight cavities and gingivitis, and also bad breath and teeth stains. The procedure only takes a few minutes, and we will polish the teeth afterward to make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to adhere to the teeth before your next visit. This also brightens the smile too!
Cavity Prevention
Our team wants to help your kids avoid cavities, which is why in addition to a cleaning, we can also apply fluoride to the teeth to strengthen the enamel. The placement only takes a few seconds and kids just need to avoid food and drink for about 30 minutes as it cures. For kids, the rear teeth are an area where cavities are more likely to develop, as these molars are hard for kids to reach when they brush and floss. But with dental sealants, we can apply an acrylic layer to the rear teeth that prevents food and drink particles from being stuck between these teeth, lowering the risk of tooth decay. They can even stay in place for up to ten years!
We would also like to discuss proper brushing and flossing habits with your children, so they can protect their smiles from home and lower the risk of cavities. If you have any questions about how we prepare your child’s smile for back to school, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Children’s Dentistry
Our team wants to help your children start school with their best smiles, so schedule an appointment by calling Mai Dental in Garland, TX, today at (972) 530-0552. We look forward to seeing them and helping them enjoy their best smiles just in time for school!
