Children Dentistry
According to the U.S. centers for disease control, dental caries(cavities) is the most common chronic childhood disease with more than 16 million children suffering from untreated tooth decay in the U.S. Oral disease causes children to miss 51 million school hours and their parents to lose 25 million work hours annually. This can be avoided by prevention, parent and child education and early detection and treatment.
Baby teeth are very important to your child’s health and development. They help him or her chew, speak and smile. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth that are growing under the gums.
When a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space and make it difficult for other adult teeth to find room when they come in. This can make teeth crooked or crowded. That’s why starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come.
Our office and dentist are child friendly having multiple years of experience treating the little ones.
