What Dental Services do Children Need?

Even though your children’s primary teeth are temporary, they need the same quality care as adult teeth to keep them healthy and strong. If your kids’ baby teeth develop cavities, it can threaten the health of their adult teeth and ruin their future smiles. Routine children’s dental services from Frisco Elm Dental, Little Elm, Texas, can protect your children’s smiles from babyhood through their teen years. 

Importance of Children’s Dental Services

Pediatric dentistry is instrumental in protecting and preserving your little ones’ smiles. Children, like adults, need routine dental care to keep their teeth in optimal health. Dr. Vidya Suri offers the following preventive dental services for our younger patients in Little Elm:

• Biannual dental exams and cleanings
• Fluoride treatments
• Dental sealants

During routine check-ups, we’ll inspect your children’s teeth for signs of decay or other dental issues. If we notice excessive plaque build-up on their teeth, we’ll teach your children oral hygiene techniques that can keep their teeth clean to reduce their risk of cavities. 

Like adults, children are prone to decay, oral infections, gum problems, tooth stains, crooked teeth, dental injuries, and other oral issues. Our children’s dental services include treatments for these issues in the form of:

• Dental fillings
• Silver diamine fluoride treatments
• Root canal therapy
• Gum disease treatments
• Teeth whitening
• Children’s orthodontics 
• Emergency dental care for severe tooth pain or oral injuries

Treating problems early will keep them from escalating into major issues down the line. Early dental care is key to the healthy growth and development of your children’s teeth. Routine care will keep your child’s smile beautiful and bright throughout his formative years. 

Home Oral Care 

In addition to seeing a dentist regularly, children need a good home oral care routine that includes: 

• Daily brushing and flossing
• Rinsing after eating
• Eating healthy foods & limiting sugary foods and drinks 
• Drinking lots of water
• Wearing a mouth guard when playing sports to protect their teeth from injuries

Children’s Dental Services Near Me

To schedule quality dental care for your children, contact Frisco Elm Dental in Little Elm, TX, at (214) 705-7100.

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Dr. Vidya Suri

A graduate from University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, Dr. Vidya Suri is an established dentist who prioritizes her patients and strives to provide them with the best possible dental care. She brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and skills including her ability to pay close attention to the details to provide her patients with the most optimal outcomes that exceed their expectations.

Dr. Suri treats patients of all ages. In order to ensure that she is doing her best, she regularly participates in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new practices, technology, and advancements in the industry. Dr. Suri is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association.