Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings

In today’s post, we examine children’s dental cleanings.

Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home?

Short answer? Yes.

Let’s review it.

Both activities are important. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your youngster’s smile as they grow.

Eric Soper encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by:

  • Brushing—help your little one brush their teeth then clean thoroughly afterward
  • Flossing—start as soon as your toddler has two adjacent teeth
  • Healthy diet–limit sugary snacks and beverages
  • Regular pediatric dental cleanings with a fluoride treatment
  • Regular examinations

Dental cleanings increase the effectiveness of daily oral care by removing the plaque and tartar that can build up even with daily oral hygiene.

When plaque hardens, it can only be taken off with special tools.

Pediatric Instruments for Pediatric Cleanings

At Pediatric Dental Center, our exam and cleaning tools are designed for small mouths. Our hygienists are trained to work with youngsters, preteens, and teenagers. We make sure our patients are at ease during cleanings.

Your child’s hygienist will use a vibrating ultrasonic tool. It doesn’t cause pain but it may tickle a bit. The hygienist will remove the largest pieces of tartar.

The hygienist will then use tools with finer attachments to remove the smaller pieces of calculus. When all plaque and tartar has been taken off, polishing is the final step in a pediatric dental cleaning.

Dental Cleanings Protect Against Tooth Decay

One important objective of the process is to make tooth surfaces as smooth as possible. This prohibits food particles from lodging in little crevices. These are challenging to clean for adults and children alike.

After the cleaning, the hygienist can administer a fluoride treatment. This increases the effectiveness of the cleaning.

Dental Cleanings for Primary Teeth?

It’s just as vital to have professional dental cleanings for primary teeth as well as permanent teeth.

Dental X-rays

If your son or daughter is having an exam during the same visit, your hygienist may take dental X-rays. X-rays can reveal cavities while they are small and can be easily filled.

Children’s Dental Sealants

Your hygienist can tell you which tooth surfaces had the most build-up. If the back teeth are a problem, we will discuss sealants.

Braces and Oral Hygiene

Orthodontia makes daily oral hygiene more difficult. If your youngster has braces, we may advise more frequent dental cleanings. Food can easily lodge between the wires.

Call Pediatric Dental Center at 859-534-5640 to schedule a professional cleaning for your child today.

Contact Pediatric Dental Center:

859-534-5640

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

5495 N Bend Rd Ste 102
Burlington, Kentucky
41005

 

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