Preventive Care
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Cleanings
Maintaining your child’s health is your most important role. Bringing your child for their well-teeth check-up every 6 months is essential for keeping your child’s teeth healthy and allows us to partner with you to establish healthy oral hygiene routines. Together, we assess your child’s individual needs based on their home care habits, dietary intake, and any other factors that may pose them at risk for any concerns. One of our specially trained hygienists will clean your child’s teeth, provide home care instructions that are easy to follow, and educate your child on a level they can understand.
Fluoride
Fluoride varnish application is part of your child’s comprehensive preventive program at Fishers Pediatric Dentistry. Applying varnish fluoride after each cleaning prevents and reverses early tooth decay. It decreases sensitivity and protects existing dental work. Since the varnish fluoride is retained on the teeth for 3-6 months, you are providing long term protection for your child’s teeth. Your child may eat following the treatment but is asked not to brush for 6 hours following, allowing maximum uptake. Varnish fluoride is one more way for you to preserve your child’s smile.
Sealants
Sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the deep grooves of the chewing surfaces of the permanent back teeth. Sealants help protect them from plaque, bacteria and acids which lead to tooth decay. Sealant application is quick and easy and does not require removal of tooth structure. It is best if the sealant is applied soon after tooth eruption, before they have a chance to decay. Your child’s sealants are checked at each 6 month check-up and touched up if necessary at no additional cost to you.
Education
Do you find yourself asking how to get your child’s teeth brushed twice a day when there are days you are chasing them down the hallway just to get dressed? For our youngest new patients, we will provide you with helpful tips on how to be successful when you attempt to brush their teeth, as well as how to kick those nurturing habits such as using a bottle at bed-time, pacifier or thumb sucking. Our team will provide you with creative ideas so that you do not have to dread those sleepless nights! As children get older, our education will shift focus and we will begin to teach each child at their own level helping them understand the importance of good dental care and healthy eating habits. It is our goal to make sure we provide education on a level that your child can understand, as well as making sure that all of your questions are answered.
