Preventative Dentistry Services
As the longest established pediatric dental office in the area, The Kid's Dentist is uniquely qualified to provide your child with a full range of preventative dentistry services. You can depend on us to treat your child from infancy to adolescence.
Tips for Your Tot’s Teeth
- Remove plaque and residual food by wiping your baby’s gum with a clean, wet gauze pad or wash cloth after feedings
- Brush and floss your child’s teeth
- Set a good example by cleaning your teeth daily
Sooth Your Baby’s Gums During Teething
- Rub your baby’s gums with a clean finger, wet gauze pad, or wash cloth
- Give your baby a clean teething ring to chew on
- Call us if your baby has a high or persistent fever while teething
Tips for Cleaning Your Child’s Teeth
- Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth in the first few days after birth
- Wipe your child’s gums with a wet gauze pad or wash cloth after feedings
- After teeth erupt, clean the back teeth with wet gauze pad or wash cloth after feedings
- After molars appear, brush all teeth gently with a child-size soft toothbrush and water
- When brushing your child’s teeth, position them so you can easily see into their mouths – try sitting with your child’s head resting on your lap
- When you child can spit and swallow, begin using fluoride toothpaste
- Replace your child’s toothbrush when it is worn
- Begin flossing when adjacent teeth are touching