Dental Checkups for Children - Colleyville, TX
Where Young Smiles Come to Shine
Regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings are an important part of any oral hygiene routine. However, for a child, these six-month visits are beneficial to the growth of your child’s developing smile. Depending on their age, taking care of their teeth and gums at home isn’t always easy, and their novice brushing and flossing skills may find certain teeth more neglected than others. These visits to Dr. Cassie Allison, a family dentist in Colleyville, make it possible for our dental team to remove plaque and tartar accumulations as well as examine your child’s smile for any signs of tooth decay, cavity formations, or early signs of gum disease. To schedule dental checkups for children in Colleyville, TX, or if you are looking for a “family dentist near me,” contact us today!
Why Choose Dr. Cassie Allison for Dental Checkups for Children?
- Available to see children of all ages
- Helping children’s smiles for more than 30 years
- Personalized treatment to meet the needs of each child
Importance of Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings in Children
As a parent, you understand the difficulty that can come with keeping your child’s smile healthy and clean. While you may observe their brushing and flossing techniques, trying to help them when needed, they are often more prone to developing cavities at a young age because their skills are not quite mature enough.
With regular dental checkups and cleanings, Dr. Allison and her team can ensure that their smile is free of decay, cavities, and other abnormalities that may signal early signs of gum disease or problems with their bite. By committing your child to see us every six months, we can closely monitor the development of their smile and recommend preventive and restorative treatments to keep their oral health on track as their transition in adolescence and eventually, adulthood.
How a Child’s Dental Checkup Differs from an Adult
The traditional checkup and cleaning are mostly the same for both an adult and a child; however, for children, our team takes special care to track their oral development. Since they do not have permanent teeth yet, it is important that their primary (baby) teeth remain intact and in good shape until it is time for them to fall out. Should a tooth fall out too soon, this can impact how an adult tooth erupts. It can also cause nearby teeth to shift out of alignment to try and cover the vacated socket. Fortunately, we can take the appropriate steps to prevent this from happening and keep your child’s smile developing as it should without additional problems.
A child’s dental visit will also differ because of the additional time we take to educate our young patients on the importance of good oral hygiene. Not only will we show your child how to properly brush and floss their teeth, but we can also offer tips on ways to make it enjoyable, fun, and easy!
How Our Dental Team Will Take Great Care of Your Child
As an experienced family dentist in Colleyville, Dr. Allison is also a parent to two young children, so she understands the challenges that can come with young smiles. Surrounding herself with a team of professionals who understand and remain committed to the health and wellbeing of all patients, we can ensure your little one receives safe and effective treatment in a comfortable and compassionate environment.
We know the dentist can seem a bit scary to a young person, but because of our calm and welcoming demeanor, we can help your child feel right at home in our Colleyville dental office.
Why It’s Necessary to Start Dental Visits Early
Bringing your child in early on will benefit them in many ways, including:
- Familiarizing them with the dental office and its many sights, sounds, and smells
- Allowing them (and us) to build a relationship that has them easily recognizing and identifying members of our team and giving them a sense of safety and security
- Minimizing the potential for dental phobia or anxiety to develop later on
- Jumpstarting their oral health by allowing us to examine and clean their smile
Not only is it helpful to bring your little one in for a checkup and cleaning to avoid possible problems in the future, but it is a great way to introduce your child to the importance and necessity of good oral health. With Dr. Allison and her team as an ally in the fight against tooth decay, gum disease, cavities, and much more, we can all work together to ensure your child’s smile looks and feels its best at all times.
How to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist
Some helpful tips to prepare your child for their upcoming dentist’s appointment include:
- Speak highly about the dentist and why it’s important to keep their teeth and gums healthy and clean. If you maintain a positive and upbeat attitude, so will your child.
- Avoid talking about any worries or concerns with your partner or spouse while your child is in the room, as they can easily pick up on changes in tone, demeanor, and attitude.
- Have them choose a favorite stuffed animal or toy to bring with them to their appointment.
- Let them come with you to one of your dental checkups and cleanings so they can see what occurs during these appointments. This also allows them to become more familiar with our team.