Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings Southampton
High-Quality Preventive Care for Your Child’s Smile
We recommend bringing your child in for a dental appointment once every six months. Dr. Amar is trained to keep an eye out for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues while they’re still in their early stages. Furthermore, our team can give your child’s smile a thorough cleaning, which can help ensure that their teeth stay healthy until their next appointment. Getting the right dental care early on can put your child on the path toward a lifetime of enjoying a healthy grin. Call us today if you’re ready to set up your child’s next dental checkup appointment in Southampton.
Why Choose Happy Teeth of Southampton for Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings?
- Trustworthy Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
- Silver Diamine Fluoride Offered
- Multiple Relaxing Sedation Options
Dental Sealants
Naturally, your child will not be an instant expert when it comes to brushing and flossing. They’ll get better over time, but until then the hard-to-reach teeth near the back of their mouth may have an increased risk of decay. We can give these teeth up to a decade’s worth of extra protection simply by covering their chewing surfaces with thin coatings known as dental sealants. A well-placed sealant can help keep the tooth in question safe from cavity-causing bacteria and food debris.
Non-Nutritive Oral Habits
Thumb-sucking, finger-sucking, tongue-thrusting, and using a pacifier are all examples of non-nutritive habits that can lead to issues with oral development if they aren’t broken by a certain age. Our team can identify any non-nutritive habits that your child may be struggling with and give you advice for putting a stop to them. Let us know if you think your child has any non-nutritive habits that have lasted longer than they should; we can help you get them under control before they can lead to serious consequences.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that plays a crucial role in strengthening the teeth and making them more resistant to decay. You are probably already aware that fluoride can be found in a variety of oral hygiene products (particularly in ADA-approved toothpaste). However, we can also apply a concentrated fluoride gel to your child’s smile during their next visit, thus giving them extra protection against cavities. A fluoride treatment takes only a few minutes to perform, and it won’t cause your child any discomfort.
At-Home Dental Care
As undeniably important as regular dental visits are, you also need to make sure that your child’s smile receives the right kind of care at home. What kind of oral hygiene products are you buying for your family? Feel free to let us know during your next appointment; we’ll be happy to point you in the direction of products that may be a better fit for your child. The right toothbrush or brand of toothpaste can go a long way toward helping your little one maintain a smile that they can be proud of for life.