Has Your Toddler Had A Boise Dental Exam?

If you have a toddler who hasn’t visited their Boise dentist yet, we invite you to make an appointment with us at Summit Dental Group. Our family dentistry believes that preventative care and education are extremely important to optimal dental health and welcome people of all ages.

The best time to make an appointment for your toddler is when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday. While this may seem a bit early, it is the best way to get them started on a path to lifelong dental health.

What Will Happen During Their Boise Dental Appointment?

While you may have some anxiety when it comes to your child’s first Boise dental visit, keep in mind that their checkup is usually short and involves very little treatment. Instead, think of it as a friendly meet and greet for your child. In fact, most of the time parents are invited to sit in a nearby chair and hold the hand of their child during their Boise dental examination. You can, however, choose to wait in the reception area so that a relationship can be built between your child and their Boise dentist. Really it’s up to you and your dentist.

During the exam, your Boise dentist may or may not have your child’s teeth cleaned but will check all of your child’s teeth for decay while looking for any potential problems and assess the need for fluoride depending on where you live and how much they are exposed too. Your Boise dentist will also educate you on how to care for your little one’s teeth and discuss dental development issues as well as answering any questions you may have.

After the first visit, your Boise dentist will suggest a schedule of follow-up visits. Typically dentists call for visits every six months depending on the oral health of your child.

Why Is Preventative Dental Care So Important?

According to a variety of national studies, more and more toddler aged children are getting cavities. In fact, many children are showing signs of tooth decay as early as age two. For children with an increased risk for dental problems, it’s important they receive a dental examination as early as possible. Below are some of the risk factors associated with tooth decay:

• Sleeping with a bottle.
• Drinking juice regularly throughout the day.
• Abnormal tooth development.
• Thumb sucking.
• Tooth grinding.
• Parents with significant tooth decay.
• Other physical/oral health problems.

When you bring your child in, the Boise dentists at Summit Dental will analyze the condition of his or her teeth and identify and potential problems. Even more, it’s just as helpful for a parent to be educated of proper oral hygiene for their child. You can also learn more about some of the preventative services we offer, such as Boise dental sealants that can protect your child from cavities and tooth decay for up to 10 years.

Summit Dental Group

Make an appointment with our Boise dentists and bring your questions. Summit Dental Group in Boise provides family dentistry services as well as popular cosmetic dentistry services like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. Contact us at (208) 314-2275 today!