2025 is finally here, and hopefully, the year is off to a fantastic start for you and your child. But one way of ensuring that your little one has an excellent year is by setting their smile up for lasting health, and the secret to this is routine preventive dental care! If you haven’t scheduled your child’s first dental checkup of the new year, it’s time – here are a few reasons why.
1. They’ll Receive a Thorough Dental Cleaning
It’s absolutely essential that your child is brushing their teeth twice a day, but even if they’re diligent and you’re helping them to stay on top of their habit, it’s still possible for cavities or other issues to pop up. That’s why dental checkups are so valuable – in addition to examining your child’s mouth, their dentist will thoroughly clean it using specialized tools that are more effective than the average toothbrush. Not only will their smile be healthier following these cleanings – it’ll be confidently bright!
2. It Wards Off Gum Disease
Even though gum disease is a very common oral health issue for adults, it can just as indiscriminately affect children, triggering all kinds of problems. What’s worse is that gum disease isn’t always easily detectable, either – however, regular dental checkups give your child’s dentist the opportunity to carefully look for concerning symptoms. From there, they can get a good handle on any present issues while also preventing future ones from occurring. You’ll also learn how to easily prevent the condition, which includes assisting your child with their flossing habits.
3. It Allows for Accurate Future Treatment Planning
When it comes to dentistry, it’s universally agreed that it’s far easier to prevent problems from occurring rather than treating them after the fact. This is why routine dental care is so crucial for kiddos – but it also lets dentists plan out future treatment planning with ease. As the teeth come in, it’s possible to anticipate their positions and whether they’ll need assistance via orthodontics. In other cases, dental sealants can be used to prevent cavities in teeth that are extra vulnerable to decay, such as the molars. All-in-all, the more often your child visits the dentist, the more information and records their provider will have on their smile, leading to more comprehensive and effective treatment down the road.
If it’s been longer than six months since your child visited the dentist, definitely schedule their next visit so that you can ensure 2025 is a good year for their smile!
About the Practice
The team at Surf’s Up Pediatric Dentistry has served the dental needs of families in Papillion, NE for several years under the talented leadership of Dr. Bryce Cushing. They offer a wide range of pediatric dental services for children of all ages, including routine preventive care! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with the practice to schedule your child’s first checkup of the year, call or reach out online today. Telephone: (402) 773-7873.