The early habits a child develops will stay with them for the rest of their lives. We all know that what is learned young accompanies us throughout our lives. Helping our children form good oral health habits is essential for a healthy and pleasant life.
While learning to brush our teeth regularly, floss daily, and eating a healthy diet beneficial to our oral health are recommended habits for everyone (and it’s best to start young), we must remember that professional cleaning is equally important.
How Do We Perform a General Dental Cleaning?
During a dental cleaning, the dentist focuses on removing accumulated plaque and cleaning all those areas where the toothbrush and dental floss don’t reach. A cleaning performed by a pediatric dentistry specialist is a simple and safe procedure at any age.
As soon as the child has their first teeth, even if they are temporary, it is recommended that they be cleaned. Although the teeth are small, plaque and tartar can accumulate in a child’s mouth, which is difficult to remove with just brushing. The tartar that accumulates in children between 6 and 7 years old is mainly in the lower incisors facing the tongue, where salivary glands deposit calcium on the teeth.
Benefits of Dental Cleaning in Children
Our pediatric dentists, in addition to performing the cleaning, use this moment to check how the child’s teeth are developing. This timely analysis allows for anticipation of problems and achieving less invasive solutions, providing you with the reassurance that your child’s oral health is in good hands.
Failure to detect issues in time can lead to severe problems that may require long and even uncomfortable treatments. This is a significant benefit of a professional’s observation, and it’s crucial for parents to be aware of this.
Please get in touch with us if you need to schedule a dental cleaning for your child. Our professionals are waiting to start your child on a firm and safe path to dental health!
