Dental Care for Children
At the Wayne Dionne Dental Clinic in Edmundston, your health and well-being are our top priorities, and the same goes for our youngest patients. It's in a warm and caring atmosphere that your child will receive personalized, professional dental care filled with human warmth to transform each visit into a positive and pleasant experience, from the first consultation to regular follow-up.
It's no secret that the first steps towards good oral health start at an early age.
Special care for healthy little mouths
Regular visits as soon as the first teeth appear
We recommend taking your child to the dentist for a first visit within 6 months of teething. This allows early detection of problems and reduces the anxiety of dental visits. From the age of 3, your little patient will also benefit from a professional cleaning and fluoride application, two important preventive treatments.
Early childhood caries: a condition that can cause major problems
Early childhood tooth decay is not to be taken lightly. Milk teeth, so small and fragile with their soft enamel, are particularly vulnerable and can easily be attacked.
These cavities can quickly worsen and spread to neighboring teeth, threatening the whole dentition. If left untreated, they can interfere with the development of adult teeth. That's why it's so important to keep a close eye on your little ones' oral health. See your dentist regularly to prevent these worries and ensure a healthy, radiant smile for your child.
Dental sealant: a preventive measure
The application of dental sealant is an excellent preventive method for protecting your children's small teeth against cavities. Easy and painless, this treatment involves applying a thin layer of protective resin to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars, where cavities most often form. The sealant then creates a barrier of sorts, preventing bacteria and food particles from lodging in the crevices of the teeth. This treatment is performed on newly-grown permanent teeth, since their enamel is not yet fully hardened, making them more vulnerable.
Tips and recommendations for a radiant child's smile
We firmly believe that parental education in the home plays a vital role in maintaining children's oral health. Here are a few tips to help them adopt good habits:
- Clean your baby's mouth after feeding and drinking. Use a soft cloth first, then a soft-bristle brush as teeth appear. Slowly teach your baby the correct movements as he grows.
- Make sure your child brushes twice a day with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, gradually adding floss to the routine to remove plaque and debris.
- Take your child to the dentist as soon as the first teeth appear, and then every six months for check-ups and cleanings.
- Offer a balanced diet, limiting sweets and favoring fruit, vegetables, dairy products and lean proteins. Choose water rather than fruit juice for hydration.
Essential visits
Whether it's correcting a small habit that's detrimental to the proper development of teeth, or offering preventive treatments such as sealants or fluoride, our dentists are committed to protecting your children's developing teeth. By carefully monitoring the growth of baby and permanent teeth, and treating small cavities before they become big problems, we help avoid many future problems and ensure beautiful teeth and healthy mouths for your children.
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