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What Your Child Should Expect from a First Dental Exam

January 21, 2016 By HarbourPLaceDental

What Your Child Should Expect from a First Dental Exam with a Mukilteo Family Dentist or Mukilteo WA Kids Dentist

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Kids Dentist using a dental filling gunDoes your child have an upcoming first-ever trip to the dentist’s office? If so, then it is understandable that your little one may be dealing with some pre-examination jitters. One of the best ways you can help ease those worries is to explain what goes on in the dentist’s chair. Here is a guide to what your child should expect from a first dental exam with a Mukilteo WA Kids Dentist or your family dentist:

A child-friendly office: It may be helpful to assure your child that the office of your pediatric dentist will be especially suited for children. That means there will be games and activities in the waiting room, fun décor, and post-exam treats for when your child does well (or at least makes it through the appointment).
A personable and warm environment is an important aspect of pediatric dental care.  Having a patient and caring dental team will contribute to a successful visit.  It is important that they take much care in developing relationships with each of their clients, in order to make them feel comfortable and to educate them on good oral hygiene.

Education: It is your pediatric dentist’s job to educate your children on the best ways to care for their teeth at home, and your child’s first visit will include an informative session with the dentist on oral hygiene. This will include instructions for proper tooth brushing, good oral habits to maintain, bad oral habits to stay away from, and the importance of routine dental examinations when it comes to preventative dentistry.
The examination. Barring any unforeseen surprises (a serious cavity that requires immediate removal, for example), your child’s first examination should be short and sweet. This is especially true if you make it a point to get your child to the dentist as soon as possible after those first teeth grow in. The pediatric dentist will examine all of the teeth closely to determine their state of health, assess any possible need (or future need) for braces or mouthpieces, and do a short cleaning, followed by a flossing.

Oral hygiene is an important part of overall health and well-being, and good oral hygiene habits begin in childhood. It is important that you care for your children’s oral health now, so that they can develop their own healthy dental habits as adults. An integral part of your children’s oral upkeep is finding a family or pediatric dentist you can trust. The professionals at Harbour Place Dental in Mukilteo WA  go above and beyond when it comes to helping your children maintain optimal oral health.  Give us a call  at (425) 493-8111 or visit our website and contact us in private or e-mail us at  harbourpldental@gmail.com

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Mukilteo Family Dentistry: Signs It’s Time to Take Your Child to the Dentist

January 20, 2016 By HarbourPLaceDental

Mukilteo Family Dentistry : Signs It’s Time to Take Your Child to the Dentist
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Child in Dentist officeIt is common knowledge that oral hygiene begins in childhood, and it is important that you teach your children proper oral hygiene habits that they can take into adulthood. However, not everyone knows when it is necessary to take their children to the dentist. What age is the “right” age for a first checkup? And, what are the special circumstances that warrant a trip to the dentist’s office? At Mukilteo Family Dentistry of Dr. Onishi we think following are some signs and situations that indicate  it’s time to take your child to the dentist:

Baby’s first dental exam: Most experts agree that infants should have their first dental examinations within the first year of life. If your infant sleeps with a bottle (full of anything besides water), then you may have to visit a pediatric dentist even sooner than that. A good rule of thumb is to pay a visit to the dentist once your baby starts cutting in teeth.

Accident or injury: If your child has a slip and fall, experiences a blow to the mouth, or in any other way damages a tooth, you should get to a pediatric dentist, and pronto. While slightly chipped teeth aren’t always a serious matter, a pediatric dentist should still be called in to evaluate the level of damage and determine if any filing or filling is necessary to prevent further damage. Even if you don’t notice any immediate damage, you should take your child in for an oral examination in the case of pain that won’t go away, as it might be that your child has a tooth fracture that you cannot see. Even hairline fractures can extend into the gums, reach the nerve, and cause major (very painful!) tooth and gum infections.

Cavities: Most children get cavities, and while it may be true that some cavities simply fall out along with the baby teeth, some cavities lead to deep decay that can result in abscesses, infections, and the spread of further decay to other teeth. If you notice those tell-tale black spots in your child’s teeth, it’s time to pay a visit to the pediatric dentist.

Oral hygiene is an important part of overall health and well-being, and good oral hygiene habits begin in childhood. It is important that you care for your children’s oral health now, so that they can develop their own healthy dental habits as adults. An integral part of your children’s oral upkeep is finding a pediatric dentist you can trust. The professionals at Harbour Place Dental  Mukilteo Family Dentistry of  Dr. Onishi, Dr. Sarsfield go above and beyond when it comes to helping your children maintain optimal oral health and help preserve their healthy smile.  They are well regarded and trusted by many families in Mukilteo, Everett, Mill Creek WA area.

Give them  a call  at (425) 493-8111 or visit their website and contact them in private or e-mail at  harbourpldental@gmail.com and have your condition assessed immediately. They will recommend the best course of action for you. Follow their advice to keep your teeth in good shape and decay away.

 

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