It’s no secret your child’s health always comes first. Regular health check-ups with their pediatrician are a must, and routine dental appointments should be too! Dental care is an integral part of healthcare for your child, and dental check-ups help keep your little one healthy and happy.
Check-ups at Twickenham Family Dentistry can help your child have healthy teeth and gums and, in turn, a healthy body. This is because oral health is linked to whole-body health. Illnesses of the mouth can affect the body and vice versa.
Here are four benefits of taking your children for a New Year’s dental check-up at our Huntsville dental office.
1. Protect Baby Teeth and Incoming Adult Teeth
Baby teeth are essential because they pave the way for adult teeth and have a direct impact on their future oral health. Baby teeth also help promote normal speech development and proper chewing.
2. Prevent Tooth Decay
Baby teeth are not immune to cavities, but routine check-ups with your child’s dentist can help keep tooth decay at bay. Check-ups at our dental office ensure your child’s teeth and jaws are developing correctly. Plus, our dentist will help you and your child learn how to best care for their teeth at home, like proper brushing and flossing, nutrition, and more.
3. Avoid Pediatric Gum Disease
Gum disease in children can occur when there is a buildup of plaque. Though brushing and flossing help prevent gum disease, only a dental professional can thoroughly remove plaque and tartar from the teeth, along the gumline, and in all the hard-to-reach areas you can't clean at home.
4. Establish Life-Long Healthy Habits
Visiting the dentist and having a positive attitude about dental care helps kids have a positive relationship with their oral health. When kids learn to care for their smiles early in life, they usually carry on proper oral health practices into adulthood.
Schedule Your Child’s Dental Visit with Us
We understand the importance of helping children feel safe, comfortable, and at ease. Creating a fun and welcoming space for kids at our dental office makes check-ups easy and low-stress. Contact us today to schedule your child’s dental check-up with Dr. Brian Cook.