Why Cleanings and Exams are Important

Regular appointments to your dentist allows him to find early signs of disease. Problems can be treated at a manageable stage. We promote preventative care. Our Dentist is excellent at providing good oral hygiene and instruction. Our office has state of the art digital x-rays that provide clearer images, making it easier to spot cavities and infections, and has very low exposure to radiation.

​Few people can get away with fewer visits. Others may need more frequent visits. People with very little risk of cavities or gum disease can do fine seeing their dentist just once a year. 

People with a high risk of dental disease might need to visit every three or four months, or more. In times of stress or illness, you may need to see the dentist more often than usual. The dentist may help you to fight off a temporary infection or treat changes in your mouth. 

​Good oral hygiene is important for your overall health. Gum infections and periodontal disease is related to heart disease, stroke and preterm and/or low birth weight. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings can prevent these and many other health problems while saving you from a much more costly procedure. 

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Ease your child's fears of the Dentist

1. Find A Dentist Who Is Good With Kids: A good dentist really goes a long way when it comes to dental fears. Find someone through recommendations who is good with kids.
2. Explain The Importance Of Oral Health: Have regular conversations about why it's important to brush and floss and visit the dentist. Talk regularly, because then it won't seem so out of the norm to take care of your teeth.
3. Meet And Greet Time: Before your child goes in for their first appointment, have a meet and greet first. Take your child to the office to see the place, meet the dentist and try out the chair before any procedures are done.
4. Make Regular Dental Visits: The more regularly they visit (every 6 months), the less afraid they will be because it will become less unknown.
5. Explain In Terms They Understand: Let your child know what to expect, but in terms they understand. Tell them, or ask the dentist to tell them, what they're doing and what to expect so they won't be so afraid.
6. Don't Share Your Own Fears: A lot of people are not a fan of the dentist, but be careful never to share that with your kids. If you do, it could very well make them more afraid and stressed.
7. Inform The Dentist: If your child is feeling anxious or afraid, let the dentist know. They may be able to help ease their fear and treat them with a little more care.
8. Avoid Scary Words: Kids and scary words don't really get along well. Avoid using words like "hurt" or "freezing" or "shot" with your kids if you think it could make them more anxious.

source: http://www.babble.com/kid/8-ways-to-help-ease-your-childs-fear-of-the-dentist/

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