At Summit Dental Group, our Boise dentists are able to meet the diverse needs of our patients at different stages in their lives. However, teenagers often require unique dental services due to their age and lifestyle activities. As a result, teens have a higher susceptibility to tooth decay and oral injuries. That’s why it’s important to take into consideration the dental care needs of teens and what dentistry services they require.
Food choices play a significant role when it comes to the oral health of an adolescent. Teens that consume large amounts of sugar, and carbohydrates are at a greater risk of developing tooth decay. Popular drinks such as energy beverages, soda, sports drinks and fruit juices can also erode teeth increasing their chances of developing cavities.
That’s why it’s important to encourage your teen to eat healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables and calcium rich foods like yogurt and cheese. Replacing sugary drinks with water is another good way to prevent acid damage and unwanted tooth decay.
Many teenagers are physically active in sports making them highly susceptible to Boise dental injuries. In fact, sports related injuries rank #1 for tooth and mouth injuries among teenagers. If your teenager participates in sports, it’s important that they wear a mouthguard to help preserve the integrity of their teeth.
Keep in mind that no matter how hard we try to protect our children, accidents do happen. In case of a dental emergency, contact your Boise dentist as soon as possible. At Summit Dental Group, we can provide you with emergency care and over-the-phone recommendations depending on the severity of your teens dental injury for their best smile restoration.
Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that typically emerge around the early-mid twenties. For many teenagers, however, getting their wisdom teeth removed is a right of passage into adulthood. The reason being is that wisdom teeth can place serious pressure on existing teeth which can lead to issues like discomfort, tooth decay, and other serious dental health problems.
However, the Boise dentists at Summit Dental Group can easily monitor the emergence of wisdom teeth in our teenage patients during routine checkups. Doing so will help with planning the inevitable and addressing any associated issues should they arise.
Potential problems that often develop in teenagers can easily be spotted by a hygienist and dentist during routine Boise dental visits. Routine cleanings and exams are important to all patients so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it is a major part of teenage dental care.
As a practice, Summit Dental Group believes that preventative care and education are extremely important to optimal dental health. That’s why we provide our teenage patients with plenty of tips and pointers to improve their oral health and maintain the natural beauty of their smile at every visit.
To learn more about teenage dental health and the services we provide, contact us at (208) 314-2275 to schedule an appointment. Our Boise dentists will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while discussing your teen’s dental health now and in the future.
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