Why Choose a Children’s Dentist?

Children’s dental care is important for a lifetime of oral health. A children’s dentist is specifically trained to handle the unique dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents.

Here are a couple great reasons to choose a children’s dentist:

Specialized Training: Pediatric dentists complete specialized training focused on child psychology and techniques for treating children.
Child-Friendly Environment: Kids dental offices are designed to be welcoming to children.

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Understanding Children’s Dental Care Recommentations

Only 1 in 4 caregivers know the age at which children should start seeing a dentist
Fewer than 1 in 3 caregivers know the age at which their children should brush their teeth 1.

1 First dental visit of a child. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2008:26 Suppl 2:S68-71. R Meera 1, M S Muthu, M Phanibabu, V Rathnaprabhu. PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19075451

Why do kids normally come in for their first dental care visit?

According to a 2019 study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, these are the reasons a child normally first visits the dentist1.

What are reasons to seek Children’s Dental Care?

A dentist for kids plays a crucial role in ensuring the oral health and well-being of children from infancy to adolescence, including:

Preventive Care: regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants help protect against cavities.
Education: Pediatric Dentists help parents and children understand hygiene practices, diet, and habits that can impact oral health.
Treatment of Dental Issues: treatment of cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay can prevent emergencies and higher costs later.
Behavior Management: it is important to reduce fear of the dentist early, and kid dentists are specially trained to use positive reinforcement and distraction to help create a welcoming experience.

Great Smiles Children’s Dentistry

The above information is provided by Great Smiles, the leading children’s dentist practice in Western North Carolina. We are dedicated to fostering healthy habits and bright smiles for years to come.