It does not matter how young or old your child is, if you want to maintain their dental health, it is necessary for them to have regular dental checkup. As soon as your baby develops teeth, you should take her/him for a dental checkup. This is because, healthy permanent teeth are built during the initial years of your child. Here are some of the major reasons that show why you need to get your child for a dental checkup regularly.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Every child is at risk of cavities and tooth decay, however, routine dental hygiene and proper dental check-ups aid in eliminating the chances of tooth decay. Thus, keep a habit of taking your child for regular dental checkup as prevention is better than cure.
Regular dental checkups are necessary because cavities and tooth decay will damage your child’s teeth, as well as lead to other medical issues, lack of concentration and unwelcome pain.
Importance of Milk Teeth
Baby teeth or Milk teeth are basically the foundation for adult teeth, thus it is essential to visit the dentist regularly to improve and maintain the condition of your child’s teeth. When baby teeth are strong, it will have a positive effect on adult teeth in the future. If you will neglect your baby’s milk teeth now, they will fall soon, and as a result, adult teeth are more likely to grow out of place and crooked.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealant is an amazing way to help your children have healthy and strong teeth. Basically, dental sealant is a thin coating that is applied to the grooves in the back of the mouth on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. The sealants are made from special plastic.
The sealant is applied because back teeth are more likely to have decay.
It is significant to take this additional step to help secure them. Sealant aids in keeping germs and food particles from getting stuck in the grooves of these teeth. We apply sealants between the ages of 3 and 12 years old to milk teeth as well as your child’s permanent molars.
It is important that regular checkups are done to know the status of sealants
Fluoride Varnishes
It is also important to get fluoride varnish treatment for your child, as it helps in preventing tooth decay. Fluoride varnish slows tooth decay or stop it from getting worse. It is made from with fluoride, which is a mineral aids in strengthening tooth enamel.
At Modern Dental Care we believe that preventive treatment done on time helps in the long run. We are seeing many parents agreeing to this thought process and therefore getting their kids for checkups once they get the reminders.
