In the next few weeks, kids across the Dallas and Richardson area will be heading back to school! We want to make sure that they start classes with bright and healthy smiles. In today’s blog, your Richardson, TX, family dentist talks about helping kids get ready for a new school year with a visit for a checkup and cleaning, wisdom tooth extraction, or even a filling.
Checkups and Cleanings
There is still time to schedule a checkup and cleaning before the school year starts! With the exam, our team can look at your child’s smile with advanced digital imaging, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, and create a treatment plan to address issues like tooth decay. We can also conduct a pediatric evaluation to make sure there is no airway obstruction that could inhibit proper breathing at night. In the same visit, we will clean the teeth to remove the harmful layers of plaque and tartar from the teeth, so your child enjoys a brighter and healthier smile.
Dental Restorations
When teeth are damaged or decayed, we can offer help with a restoration. Our fillings and crowns are metal-free, making them safe for all ages. In addition to being biocompatible for their smiles, this metal-free aspect means they can blend with the smile and offer a more lifelike appearance, which helps kids feel more confident.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
For older teens, now is a great time to have the wisdom teeth extracted, so they can recover and be ready to start their high school or college semester. The process takes one visit, and removing wisdom teeth before they erupt helps kids avoid painful partial impactions and misalignment, which can occur when these teeth are allowed to erupt.
Better Homecare Suggestions
We want to make sure kids of all ages know how to care for their smiles from home in between our six-month visits. We will discuss proper brushing and flossing habits, and offer suggestions for healthier snacks to limit the risk of tooth decay. We can also schedule the next visit, so your children can attend regular appointments, avoid dental anxiety, and gain a better understanding of how to care for their smiles.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, then contact our team today to learn more.
Your Richardson, TX, Dentist Offers Care for Kids of All Ages
We want to make sure your whole family is ready for a new school year in the coming weeks. For more information on helping your children enjoy better oral health, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
