Your teeth and gums may be feeling fine but regular check-ups and professional dental cleanings are essential – the cornerstone of preventative dentistry to stop oral health problems before they start.
During a dental examination, your Edgewater or Orange City family dentist will check your teeth and gums to determine whether any treatment is necessary. Our family dentistry check-ups also incorporate digital X-rays and a gentle dental cleaning. We recommend dental check-ups every six months.
A good routine of oral health care at home is crucial to avoid problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Clean your teeth with a soft-bristled brush twice a day at least, use a fluoride toothpaste, floss between your teeth daily, and limit sugary or acidic foods.
Although baby teeth – primary teeth – will eventually fall out of their own accord, premature loss of even one of these teeth can impair your child’s dental development by causing problems for emerging adult teeth.
In line with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA), we recommend your child starts seeing a family dentist when they get their first tooth or by the time they’re 12 months old. This and subsequent check-ups will facilitate early diagnosis and treatment to deal with any problems before they become troublesome.
On your first visit to our Edgewater family dentist or Orange city dental office, you’ll need to bring very little if anything with you, except perhaps a list of questions or concerns you may have. You can give us the information we need by completing new-patient forms online ahead of your appointment.
