Preventive Dentistry – Fort Washington, PA
Getting Ahead of Problems to Ensure Healthier Smiles
At Upper Dublin Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Gardner and our team are here to make sure your child enjoys a lifetime of healthy smiles. While staying on top of their oral hygiene routine is home is one of the most effective things you can do as a parent, seeking preventive care is just as important. Fortunately, we offer many beneficial services that focus on cavity prevention and proper oral growth and development from infancy to adolescence. If it has been more than six months since your child’s last visit to the dentist’s office, call us today to schedule an appointment and ask about our preventive dentistry services.
Why Choose Upper Dublin Pediatric Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance & Will Maximize Your Benefits
- Gardner is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
- We Serve Children of All Ages, Including Those with Special Needs
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Every six months, Dr. Gardner will welcome your child into our office for a regular dental checkup and cleaning. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, she understands the intricacies of young smiles and will perform a comprehensive oral examination to identify any signs of cavities, dental decay, gum disease, or bite misalignment. She’ll also make sure that your child’s teeth are thoroughly cleaned so that no plaque and tartar remain. This attention to detail ensures that your little one will enjoy better oral and overall health year-round.
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Fluoride Treatment
Although your child may use fluoride toothpaste when brushing their teeth or drink tap water that contains this natural mineral, they may still not be getting enough to properly protect their teeth. If this is the case, we can recommend additional fluoride treatment. Administered during a regular dental exam visit, we can apply it to the surfaces of their teeth so that the solution penetrates and begins to combat any potential decay. It will also help remineralize tooth enamel, helping it remain stronger in between appointments.
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Dental Sealants
Children often have a hard time reaching teeth located toward the back of their mouth when brushing. As their oral hygiene habits begin to improve over time, this will not be much of a problem; however, to keep these teeth better protected from cavities, we can provide dental sealants. Using plastic resin, we will apply it to the chewing surfaces of their molars and premolars to keep bacteria from reaching the pits and grooves that can be havens for food particles. The resin effectively seals off the tooth from any outside particles, giving these teeth the protection they need for up to 3-5 years.
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Dental Care for Your Baby
If you have a baby, it’s important that we see them within six months of welcoming their first erupted tooth. This not only allows us to establish a positive relationship with your little one but also begin discussing ways to keep their growing smile in optimal shape. Not only will we provide helpful tips to keep their gums and erupting teeth clean, but we’ll also go over which foods and beverages to avoid (i.e., fruit juices, soda, etc.) and how you can make brushing more enjoyable for your little one, especially as they grow into toddlers and eventually reach childhood.
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Teeth for Life
Your child will need high-quality oral healthcare throughout their life. While Dr. Gardner and our team only see patients through adolescence, we believe that by starting early, children have a better chance of maintaining healthier smiles once they reach adulthood. This is why we emphasize the importance of preventive care in the form of dental checkups and cleanings as well as provide educational resources to help improve at-home oral habits. For example, we can help you choose the right kind of toothbrush and toothpaste for your child as well as discuss valuable information about their growing teeth.