Dental Checkups & Cleanings for Kids – Itasca, IL
Keep Your Little One’s Smile Safe
Even though your child’s teeth might still be growing, there’s still a chance that they can end up developing issues like gum disease and cavities without proper care. While they might also brush and floss regularly, there’s only so much they can do on their own at home. That’s why it’s best to bring your little one to our office so that we can provide dental checkups and cleanings! With these visits, we can ensure their pearly whites remain fresh and bacteria-free while setting them up for future success regarding oral health. Keep reading to learn more about this preventive treatment or call us today to schedule an appointment for your child.
Why Choose Hamilton Lakes Dentistry for Dental Checkups & Cleanings for Kids?
- Sedation Dentistry for Optimal Relaxation
- Professional & Friendly Dental Team
- Modern Technology for Comfort Treatment
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Even with routine brushing and flossing, there can still be areas in your child’s mouth that they won’t be able to reach on their own. Furthermore, some oral health problems can also be invisible to the naked eye, so your little one may not even notice when there’s an issue until their tooth begins to feel uncomfortable or sensitive.
By visiting our team for dental checkups and cleanings, your child can have their smile evaluated for underlying complications like gum disease, cavities, and infection. Since we’ll address any issues early on, you’ll essentially save your little one time and trouble in the long run. We’ll also gladly educate them about their oral health and the best ways to keep their teeth clean and healthy while at home.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Once your child is at our office, we will do everything we can to first make sure that they feel comfortable and safe during their visit. We’ll work at their pace and walk them through the process so that they can feel confident about their treatment before we do any work. Our team will also gladly show our instruments and talk to your little one about how they work.
After we’re able to make your child feel at home, we can start evaluating their gums, teeth, bite, jaw, tongue, and cheeks for any problems that we can address. If they require treatment, we can walk you through the issue as well as the viable options for improving their smile.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Whenever we’ve completed your child’s checkup, we’ll have one of our team members gently but thoroughly clean their teeth and remove any plaque and tartar that might have accumulated along the gum line. Once they’ve systematically extracted any problematic substance from their mouth, our team members will apply a fluoride paste to provide an additional layer of protection against cavities that should last until their next dental checkup. We’ll also recommend that your little one avoid eating or drinking anything for a few hours after their appointment so that the fluoride has time to strengthen their tooth enamel.