Children’s Dentistry
in Fort Worth, TX
The foundation for a bright, healthy adult smile starts in childhood. At Everlasting Dentistry, we emphasize the importance of those early years in establishing good oral hygiene habits that last a lifetime. We are pleased to offer children's dental services tailored to your little one's unique needs. Our dedicated dentist and team are committed to creating a familiar, welcoming, and comfortable environment for the whole family. You can count on us for a dental experience that exceeds your expectations.
When Should You Schedule the First Dental Visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends scheduling the first dental visit when the first tooth appears or by the first birthday. From then on, most children require twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings to maintain healthy smiles. Our team at Everlasting Dentistry strives to ensure every visit is comfortable and stress-free to help your little one develop positive associations with future dental care.
The first dental visit is an important milestone in your child's dental journey. After greeting you and your little one, we perform a gentle dental exam to evaluate your child's teeth and gums and address any concerns. We also assess your little one's oral development to ensure everything is on track.
After examining your child's oral health, we may recommend preventive treatments to lower the risk of dental problems. We may also discuss good at-home oral hygiene habits, smile-healthy nutrition, and oral habits, like thumb sucking and pacifier use. We never spare any effort to ensure your child has an exceptional first dental visit. Positive early interactions with the dentist help build trust and set the stage for healthy, beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.
At Everlasting Dentistry, we believe in prevention and early intervention as the cornerstones of maintaining healthy smiles. During your child's dental exam, we carefully check for early signs of cavities, gum disease, or other oral health problems. Treating potential concerns in their earliest stages helps prevent them from progressing and needing extensive treatments down the road.
During a professional cleaning, we gently remove plaque and tartar deposits from your little one's teeth and along the gum line, lowering the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We also polish those tiny chompers with fun-flavored toothpaste, leaving them squeaky, clean, and bright. We love to teach our young patients about proper brushing and flossing techniques to ensure their smiles stay clean and healthy between visits.
The following are some of the preventive services we offer to lower the risk of dental problems and promote healthy, beautiful smiles:
Fluoride Treatment: Fluoride helps strengthen your child's teeth and lowers the risk of developing cavities. It can even help reverse early tooth decay by remineralizing the tooth enamel. We typically recommend fluoride foam application at the end of a professional cleaning appointment to protect your little one's smile.
Dental Sealants: Your child's permanent molars and premolars have grooves and crevices that trap plaque and food particles, making them more susceptible to decay. Dental sealants are thin coatings we apply to the chewing surfaces of those vulnerable teeth to smooth them out and protect them from cavity-causing bacteria. We typically recommend placing dental sealants as soon as your child's permanent molars emerge to keep them free from cavities right from the start.
Space Maintainers: If a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, the neighboring teeth may shift toward the gap, interfering with the adult teeth when it's time for them to emerge. This can result in alignment issues requiring more extensive orthodontic treatment down the road. A space maintainer is a custom oral appliance that helps preserve the space left by a missing baby tooth, guiding the adult tooth to erupt in the correct position.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): SDF is an alternative treatment we use to arrest decay in some cases until a child is ready for a permanent restoration or the treated tooth falls out naturally. It is non-invasive and can be applied quickly to the decayed parts of a tooth without the need for drilling or anesthesia. In certain cases, SDF is not a suitable choice due to the dark stains it leaves on the decayed areas. Our team is happy to recommend the ideal solution to address tooth decay, depending on your child’s needs.
Caring for Your Child’s Smile at Home
It is important to maintain good oral hygiene care, including brushing with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day. For children 0-3 years old, we generally recommend a smear of fluoride toothpaste no larger than a grain of rice. From ages 3-6, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Our team is happy to demonstrate good oral hygiene habits for long-term healthy smiles.
Why Choose Everlasting Dentistry?
At Everlasting Dentistry, we are committed to providing a unique dental experience with lasting results. We take pride in creating a warm and inviting environment where you and your family feel comfortable and at ease. We offer exclusive in-office amenities and use the latest technology and techniques to provide the highest quality care and a truly extraordinary patient experience.
Our patient-centered team celebrates the uniqueness of every smile. We take the time to listen to your concerns and personalize your treatments, recommending the most conservative solutions for healthy, beautiful smiles. At Everlasting Dentistry, we strive to provide our valued patients with a dental experience that is as enduring as it is exceptional.
Children's Dentistry Near Me
in Fort Worth, TX
Children's dentistry is about more than just addressing dental problems after they develop. It's about prevention, early intervention, and patient education. Our goal at Everlasting Dentistry is to set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. We look forward to caring for your family's dental needs. We invite you to call us at 817-214-3333 or visit us online to request an appointment today!