Children's dental care in Florida

When Should My Child Start Going to the Dentist?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child should begin seeing a children’s dentist as soon as one tooth fully erupts. A cavity can form with just one tooth and if the child has two teeth that are next to each other, decay can start. It’s essential for a child to learn flossing at an early age in order to maximize their oral health. Your pediatric dentist can provide you with helpful tips to teach your child how to floss.

What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

We are, unfortunately, seeing quite an increase in the incidence of baby bottle tooth decay and it’s the result of putting a child to bed with a bottle or sippy cup that contains juice or milk. The sugars and acids in these substances remain on the child’s teeth overnight and cause decay and cavities to start forming. You should never put your child to bed with a sippy cup or bottle and if you do, make sure that it contains only plain water.

What’s the Procedure for My Child’s Initial Appointment?

At your first appointment, your children’s dentist will examine your child’s teeth and jaw alignment to determine what type of work is needed. The examination can be done with the child seated on your lap or in the dental chair, whichever makes you and your child more comfortable. We can take x-rays if your child needs them but children don’t usually need x-rays.

What Pediatric Dental Care Services Do You Offer?

Good oral hygiene is necessary no matter your age so we provide all the same services to our young patients that we do to our adult patients. Some of the pediatric dental services we provide include:

• Dental fillings: If your child has a cavity, we can remove it and fill the tooth. This could alleviate your child’s toothache.
• Dental crown: If your child’s decay is too large for a filling, we can install a dental crown in order to make the tooth functional again.
• Tooth sealant: Your children’s dentist can apply a plastic coating to the teeth in order to deter the accumulation of decay and bacteria.
• Tooth bonding: Bonding can cover chips or cracks in your child’s damaged tooth.
• Mouthguards: The American Dental Association recommends that any child who is involved in active sports wears a mouthguard. This can protect the teeth from becoming loose or knocked out or from chipping or cracking.

When Will My Child’s Baby Teeth Appear?

Baby teeth can begin to surface as early as four months of age but usually start to show at approximately six months of age. The two front bottom teeth are usually first, but it can vary. Your pediatric dentist can answer all your questions during your consultation in our office in Pembroke Pines.

When Do Baby Teeth Fall Out?

Baby teeth usually remain until a child is at least 5 or 6 years old but usually they take much longer. They’ll begin to fall out in the order they appeared. If you have more questions, be sure to ask your children’s dentist in Pembroke Pines during your appointment.

What Causes Toothaches in Kids?

Toothaches can be acute or chronic but the underlying causes can be the same. Cavities and infections are frequently responsible for toothaches, so they shouldn’t be ignored. An abscess or infection can adversely affect your child’s overall health. Call us today at (954) 417-6146 in Pembroke Pines if your child is having a toothache.

If you need a children’s dentist in Pembroke Pines, make an appointment or schedule a consultation with one of our skilled dentists today. Each dedicated kid’s dentist in our office provides some of the best dentistry for kids. We look forward to hearing from you.