Children’s Dentistry Plano
Keeping Your Child’s Smile Bright
Proper dental maintenance is imperative during your child’s early years. Not only are their teeth, jaws, and other oral structures still developing, but they’re more vulnerable to problems like cavities and tooth decay. Our talented team and your Plano dentist, Dr. Antoon, are dedicated to keeping your child’s smile bright from the beginning with the help of gentle preventive care and specialized dental treatments for children. Read on to learn more about our children’s dental services and give us a call to schedule your little one’s next appointment.
Why Choose Antoon Family Dental for Children’s Dentistry?
- Comfort Amenities Available
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
- Dentist Who Cares for Children’s Needs
Children’s Dental Checkups & Cleanings
We recommend that children come in every six months for checkups and cleanings. This allows us to check for any signs of developmental complications or oral health issues and address them as early as possible. During the checkup, we’ll carefully examine your child’s teeth, gums, soft tissues, and jaws. Then, we’ll review our findings with you and your little one. If needed, we’ll work with you to create a custom treatment plan to correct any potential issues. Once the checkup is over, one of our friendly dental hygienists will clean your child’s teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup. The cleaning concludes with a fluoride rinse, which will help keep your child’s teeth clean and healthy until their next appointment.
We teach dental hygiene education during each visit to remind young patients about the importance of oral health and give them some helpful tips. Our Plano team will also carefully listen and respond to any of their questions as necessary. We make it a priority to help your child feel comfortable during their appointments. After all, these initial visits will affect the way they view future trips to the dentist. Antoon Family Dental wants to make every appointment an enjoyable experience for our patients.
Dental Sealants
Since baby teeth have thinner enamel than permanent teeth, they’re much more prone to cavities, especially when they’re still forming their own good dental habits. That’s why we offer quick and effective dental sealants to give your little one’s precious smile extra protection from tooth decay. This treatment is easy, painless, and completed in just a few minutes. Dr. Antoon will simply paint an invisible sealant material over the surface of hard-to-clean teeth to shield them from cavity-causing particles.
Athletic Mouthguards
Does your child participate in sports? If so, your little athlete needs a custom athletic mouthguard. This essential piece of safety equipment will drastically lower your child’s risk of chipped, cracked, and knocked-out teeth as well as cuts to the lips or tongue. What’s more, they may also be able to reduce your child’s risk of concussion. Ask Dr. Antoon about having your child fitted for a custom athletic mouthguard during their next appointment, and our team will be happy to assist.
Call us today to schedule a children’s dentistry appointment on behalf of your child with Dr. Antoon. If this will be your child’s first time visiting our office, please take a moment to read over our helpful new patient information. Our welcoming Plano team is ready to help your littlest smile learn the importance of dental health.
Pulp Therapy
An infection that reaches the innermost layer of a tooth can be painful. This is why we offer pulp therapy in our Plano dental office. Dr. Antoon and our team can use modern solutions and comfort techniques to remove the infected pulp, save your child’s tooth from extraction, and allow it to strengthen over time with the help of a custom dental crown.
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
When Should My Child’s First Checkup Be?
According to the American Dental Association, children should start visiting their dentist for regular checkups and cleanings before their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth erupting, whichever comes first. Then, they should start coming in twice a year. While this may seem early, it gives us the best chance to spot and stop issues as early as possible.
Why Do Children Need to Visit a Dentist So Early?
The reason is twofold: first, early checkups allow us to make sure your child’s oral health is on track from the very start. After all, the earlier issues like cavities are caught, the easier they are to treat. Secondly, it introduces your child to the new sights, sounds, and friendly faces of the dental office in a calm environment, which helps them associate dental care with positive memories.
How Can I Prepare My Child for Their First Appointment?
The best way to help your little one get ready for their appointment is to keep a positive attitude. Use a happy, upbeat tone when explaining to them how important keeping a healthy smile is and how Dr. Antoon can help them do that. Remember, our compassionate team has helped countless growing smiles, so we are well-prepared to handle whatever fears or anxieties your little one may have. You have nothing to worry about!
Why Do Baby Teeth Need Special Care?
Baby teeth may not be a permanent fixture of your child’s smile, but these little teeth play a big role. Not only do they help your child eat, speak, and smile properly, but they hold space in the jaw for the adult teeth. If baby teeth fall out earlier than expected, whether from damage or decay, the surrounding teeth could drift into the open space and cause the permanent tooth underneath to become trapped or crooked. That’s why we take special care to ensure your child’s baby teeth are healthy from the start!