The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the people who work at We Little think that your child should see a dentist when they are one year old or six months after their first tooth comes in. This way we can keep an eye on how their jaw’s growing and make sure they have a dentist they like and feel good about going to.
Yes. Sealants are a thin resin material placed on the deep pits and grooves of teeth to make them self-cleansable. They set as a tooth colored filling and reduce the risk of cavities by around 80 percent. Once applied they last a few years but need to be checked every few months to assess if reapplication is needed.
Every six months for most children. Bringing your child for their well-teeth check-up every 6 months is essential for keeping your child’s teeth healthy and allows us to partner with you to establish healthy oral hygiene routines.
Yes. When cavities are caused by bacteria they form acids which rapidly demineralize the tooth. Topical use of fluoride helps maintain the pH thereby preventing bacteria from causing damage to the tooth. Fluoride varnish is applied topically on all teeth where it forms a protective coating. Reapplication is required 2 or 4 times a year.
Brush twice regularly with a fluoridated toothpaste, stay hydrated to reduce plaque accumulation, and rinse your mouth after every meal. Avoid frequent snacking on sugary, starchy snacks. Shorter meal times without distraction help prevent food stagnation. Foods that help keep your mouth clean include carrots, apples, leafy vegetables, cheese, and dairy products.
If your child has any of the following, please look at a preventive dental aspect: frequent snacking, sips on sugary drinks, improper brushing, bad breath, crowded teeth, slow eating, poor chewing habits, poor tooth structure, or deep grooves on teeth with food accumulation.