The reason children’s dentistry is so important is that it influences a person’s oral health for the rest of their life. Dental problems take time to develop.
For example, cavities don’t happen overnight. It takes a long time of decay for cavities to happen. If tooth decay starts in childhood, teeth will be in bad shape by a person’s thirties. Children are particularly vulnerable to dental problems. By making sure the dental health of our children is in great shape, we’ll be keeping their teeth healthy for a long time.
Dr. Auprix at Morrisburg Dental can perform preventive procedures like apply dental sealants or perform fluoride treatments. These are done to prevent tooth decay and to keep a child’s teeth strong and healthy.
At Morrisburg Dental, feel free to ask Dr. Auprix about anything you have in mind. He has the knowledge and training to answer all of your questions. He’ll also give you advice on how to best take care of your child’s dental health.
A dentist can treat any decay or problems affecting your child’s teeth. The sooner treatment can begin, the better. Try to bring your child in regularly for check-ups.
People tend to wait and assume a child doesn’t need any dental intervention at an early age, but that’s a misconception. Keeping a child’s teeth healthy will allow them to grow up as an adult with healthy teeth and good dental habits.