Tips From Your Paducah Children’s Dentist
Good Dental Practices Start Early
Johnson Family Dental Is Pleased To Offer Pediatric Dentistry In Paducah
The first “regular” dental visit should be just after your child’s third birthday. The first dental visit is usually short and involves very little treatment. We may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination. You may also be asked to wait in the reception area during part of the visit so that a relationship can be built better between your dental team and the child.
We will gently examine your child’s teeth and gums. X-rays may be taken (to reveal decay and check on the progress of your child’s permanent teeth under the gums). We may clean your child’s teeth and apply topical fluoride to help protect the teeth against decay. We will make sure your child is receiving adequate fluoride at home. Most important of all, we will review with you how to clean and care for your child’s teeth.
Start your toddler or child with the right step in their dental care. Schedule your children’s dental exam today!
Below are a few dental tips from your child’s dentist in Paducah
What should I tell my child about their first dental visit?
We are asked this question many times. We suggest you prepare your child the same way you would before their first haircut or trip to the shoe store. Your child’s reaction to his first visit to the dentist may surprise you.
What can we do at home to help prevent cavities?
Here are a few tips from Dr. Ben Johnson to help prevent cavities:
- Limit frequency of meals and snacks.
- Encourage brushing, flossing and rinsing.
- Watch what your child drinks.
- Avoid giving your child sticky foods.
- Make treats part of meals.
- Choose nutritious snacks.
How can your dentist help prevent cavities in children?
Tooth decay and children no longer have to go hand in hand. At our office we are most concerned with all aspects of preventive care. We use the latest in dental sealant technology to protect your child’s teeth. Dental sealants are space-age plastics that are bonded to the chewing surfaces of decay-prone back teeth. This along with regular cleanings and good habits at home will set the foundation for your child’s lifetime of good oral health.
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Phone: (270) 554-2432
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2913 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42003