If you have children, you want them to receive the very best dental care. We are a wonderful team that has many years of successful experience providing children's dentistry in Cerritos. Our team treats kids of all ages, from infants to teens, as we help your child build a foundation for lifelong oral health.
All children need to see a dentist. A kid's dentist in Cerritos is one that specializes in helping children. Since children can sometimes be a bit nervous to go to the dentist, working with a team that knows how to treat kids with patience and compassion can make a world of difference – both for you and your kids!
Our staff of dentists, hygienists, and assistants have a reputation for being kind, caring, patient, compassionate, and friendly. We work hard to put little ones at ease.
Visiting a children's dentist in Cerritos is vital for your child’s oral health, as well as their overall health and wellbeing. We can help your child feel comfortable going to the dentist so that we can better serve their oral health needs including:
Ultimately, our goal is to help kids see the importance of oral health care and going to the dentist regularly from an early age. One of the best ways to do that is to reduce the anxiety they may feel about going to the dentist and instead, providing a fun, soothing atmosphere that they enjoy.
According to the American Dental Association, children should be seen by a kids’ dentist in Cerritos as soon as they get their first tooth (around six months) and no later than their first birthday.
Another critical age to bring your child to the dentist is at age seven for their first orthodontic evaluation.
However, it’s important that your child sticks to their dentist’s recommended recall schedule, getting a cleaning and exam approximately every six months.
Even if your child doesn’t currently have any problems with their teeth, it’s a good idea to bring them to the dentist regularly. This not only gets them used to being in a dental office to alleviate their fear but helps them understand the importance of oral health.
Regular appointments also allow your Cerritos children's dentist to monitor the progress of their baby teeth and permanent teeth. We can then mitigate any problems that might emerge, such as impacted teeth.
The benefits of your child seeing a children's dentist include:
We often hear from people that it’s not important to treat cavities in baby teeth because the teeth will eventually fall out. Actually, this is categorically wrong for two reasons.
First, cavities can be extremely painful, and no one wants to see their child in pain.
Second, untreated cavities can cause issues down the road. For instance, deep dental decay might require that we extract the baby tooth before it’s supposed to be removed. Losing a baby tooth prematurely can affect the spacing of the other teeth, making it difficult for adult teeth to come in properly, and increasing the risk of long-term alignment issues.
Your child should have routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings as often as adults – twice per year. If your child has any dental issues or needs specific treatments (like orthodontic care), they’ll need to visit their dentist more frequently.
During routine dental appointments, your Cerritos children's dentist will evaluate their teeth for:
They’ll also get their teeth cleaned by our highly skilled hygienists who will remove plaque and tartar, polish the teeth, and place fluoride to remineralize the teeth to prevent cavities.
We urge parents to bring their children in by age seven for an orthodontic consultation with their Cerritos dentist or orthodontist.
The best ages for braces are typically between the ages of eight and 14 years, after their permanent teeth erupt.
However, if we start monitoring your child as soon as possible, we can prepare them for braces prior to that point through special two-phase preparatory treatment. This makes the braces process much easier and potentially more successful.
You should start brushing your child's teeth as soon as they emerge. Even before the teeth erupt, you should use a damp washcloth to clean their gums. When their first tooth emerges, you can start with a washcloth and move on to a soft toothbrush and toothpaste as they get more teeth.
It depends on your child. The average age is between six and nine years, though some kids take an interest in cleaning their teeth on their own much earlier.
Whatever age your child is, make sure to monitor their oral hygiene habits until they’re at an age when you know they’re thoroughly cleaning their teeth. Younger children might not yet have the dexterity or the attention span to practice proper oral hygiene and may need their parents to help ensure they’re doing it right.
Children's dental appointments are typically covered by dental insurance, and often at 100%. But if you don’t have insurance, don’t worry. Our appointments are affordable, and we offer financing options as well. Talk to our caring staff to learn more.
Going to the dentist can be scary for kids. They’re nervous around strangers anyway but going to a new place and having someone look in their mouth with pointy, metal instruments is enough to cause anxiety in any child.
We understand how nerve-wracking going to the dentist can be – both for kids and their parents. Therefore, we do all we can to make this a comfortable, calming environment and experience for the whole family. Our kind, experienced children's dental team will help your child feel confident going to the dentist and receiving dental treatment.
Children's Dentistry in Cerritos – Giving Your Child The Best Head-Start
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