Dentistry for Kids Kids need to maintain healthy bites as they age in order to continue having healthy teeth later on in life. Parents need to understand how they can help their kids ease into a regular oral hygiene routine. Knowing when to bring your child in for the first dental visit is just as important as helping them understand the significance of proper dental hygiene and keeping up with their regular visits to the pediatric dentist. Our team at Smile Makers Dental Center knows too well how difficult it can be for parents to get their kids to learn good oral hygiene practices. We offer kid-friendly dentistry to help both parents and kids ensure proper oral health. What to Expect from Kids' DentistryWe understand that kids may be uneasy with dental visits, therefore, we provide the right environment that helps them do away with dental fear. In addition to performing a professional cleaning to ward off unhealthy plaque and tartar buildup, we also perform X-rays to reveal oral issues that may be present below the gums and in areas leading to the roots of the teeth. From the X-rays, our dentistry team is able to catch impacted teeth that are likely to cause problems. When impacted teeth are not extracted, they may inhibit other teeth from coming in correctly or cause issues of bite misalignment. Young children tend to crave sugar, which can easily lead to tooth decay. From candies and cookies to lollipops, all have high amounts of sugar. Bacteria use sugar found in these foods to produce acids that attack the enamel. Our dental team performs filling procedures to replace decayed tooth structures in kids. This way, we are able to restore the normal form and function of a tooth for a healthy mouth. Additionally, we install crowns, often known as caps, if a tooth of a child has been weakened due to extreme decay. The crown helps restore the tooth to its previous shape and size and offers protection from further harm. Other restorations that we provide are space-maintainers aimed at holding the remaining teeth in proper position after a child prematurely loses their teeth. If your child grinds their teeth, we provide mouthguards to prevent damage. Mouthguards may also be offered for kids to wear when they participate in contact sports like martial arts, hockey, basketball, skating, and baseball. When the pulp of a tooth becomes heavily damaged or decayed, we can perform a root canal therapy for kids. This is known as pulpotomy and involves cleaning the pulp chamber and fitting a crown. Decay and cavities are pretty common in kids and they can ruin the health of their teeth. Often, kids may have problems maintaining their oral health, as they are still learning proper oral hygiene. Therefore, they need assistance and guidance to develop the skills of brushing and flossing regularly. Our kids-friendly dentistry at Smile Makers Dental Center allows you, as a parent, to learn the ways you can help your child maintain their oral routine. Set up an appointment today to bring your child in for an exams and checkup. Call us at one of our locations. |
 Bailey's Crossroads5659 Columbia Pike, Ste 100 Falls Church, VA (571) 648-1711 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am - 5pm City of Falls Church313 Park Avenue, Ste 101 Falls Church, VA (571) 648-1713 Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm Fairfax2810 Old Lee Highway, Ste 200A Fairfax, VA (571) 773-6563 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am - 6pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Leesburg19 Catoctin Cir NE Leesburg, VA (540) 882-0421 Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Saturday: By Appointment Tysons8310 Old Courthouse Road, Ste A Tysons, VA (571) 773-6582 Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: By Appointment Woodbridge14416 Richmond Hwy Ste 16 Woodbridge, VA (571) 628-8583 Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pmSaturday: By Appointment |
