What Is Preventive Dental Care?
The best way to solve dental issues is to take steps to prevent them from occurring. At South Coast Pediatric Dentistry, we offer preventive dental care to help maintain your child’s oral health. Early diagnosis and treatment can help us effectively address dental concerns before they become more serious. Preventive dental care can help us identify tooth decay, root decay, gum and bone disease, and oral cancer. Dr. Kent N. Do and his knowledgeable team will assess your child’s dental health and create a treatment plan to address any present issues. To learn more about the benefits of preventive dental care, contact our Santa Ana, CA practice today.
How Does Preventive Dental Care Work?
Preventive dental care begins with a thorough cleaning to ensure your child's teeth and gums are healthy. A professional dental cleaning will start by addressing the tartar and plaque deposits on the enamel, which is challenging to treat at home with just daily brushing and flossing. Special instruments are used to scale buildup without harming the tooth. Once the teeth are clean, the enamel will be polished to remove stains. A professional fluoride treatment can be done following the cleaning if needed or requested. Another critical aspect of preventive dental care is an annual dental examination of their oral health. During this exam, we will assess the health of the mouth, teeth, tongue, gums, throat, and roof of the mouth. Digital images will be taken to gain a comprehensive picture and identify any issues. If your child has prosthetics, like bridges or dentures, we will assess their fit and check for wear. If any concerns are found, we will review them and discuss possible solutions.
What Are the Benefits of Preventive Dental Care?
Preventive dental care at South Coast Pediatric Dentistry offers a variety of benefits to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Some of the benefits preventive dental care provides our Santa Ana, CA patients include:
- Can identify issues before they progress
- Helps maintain natural teeth
- Establishes a baseline for optimal dental health
- Dental concerns can be treated more easily with less-invasive procedures due to early detection
South Coast Pediatric Dentistry Reviews
The best pediatric dentist in Orange County.Dr.Ken is very patient with my kid Front desk staff is amazing, are definitely always so welcoming. My kids love how the dental assistant always provides gentle care and Is always educational.My kids always happy she she leave:)
Eleyni finally came back. "I really want to go to my dentist appointment already" that her every other day after I set up her appointment. Eleyni loves sharing about herself to the doctor and staff. They always know how to get her ready and excited for her adventures. She has Legos! Guess where she is off to. Thank you all her teeth are amazing and im so proud. Now that she will be 6 we have to wait longer for our appointment. I don’t think we can wait until next year. We will come visit soon!
Recommended and always a good deal. My little ones love going to the dentist
Recommended and always good treatment. My little ones love going to the dentist
Highly recommend. Great pediatric dentist! Professional and polite staff. Good service. Usually no wait. The doctor always provides with useful information. Kids get free toothbrushes, toothpaste and toys.
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Optimize Your Child's Oral Health
If your child wants a beautiful smile and help maintaining a healthy mouth, preventive dental care at South Coast Pediatric Dentistry is the right solution. Equipped with the latest dental technology, Dr. Kent and his highly trained team can prevent future dental concerns and effectively identify and treat your child's current needs. Let us help them maintain a lifetime of good oral health by contacting our Santa Ana, CA practice today to schedule a preventive dental care appointment.