From Baby Teeth to Permanent Teeth – Keeping Your Child’s Smile Bright and Healthy
Ensuring optimal oral health for children is a priority for every parent. Regular dental exams and cleanings play a pivotal role in maintaining your child’s overall wellness. Establishing good oral hygiene habits early in life is crucial, and children’s dental visits are essential for achieving optimal oral health. At Ambis Dental, we believe that routine check-ups are key to helping children maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Our children’s dentist, Dr. Edward Ambis, is specially trained to provide dental services tailored to the unique needs of children. To schedule an appointment for your child, please contact our Ithaca family dentist by calling 607-272-1874. We offer compassionate dental care for patients from Trumansburg, Cortland, and Elmira.
How Dr. Ambis’s Speech Pathology Expertise Enhances Children’s Dental Care
Dr. Ambis’s background in speech pathology equips him with a unique perspective and specialized skills that enhance his ability to provide exceptional dental care for children. His understanding of oral anatomy, speech development, and communication challenges allows him to address dental issues with a holistic approach. This expertise helps him recognize how dental health impacts speech clarity, chewing, and overall oral function, enabling tailored treatment plans that consider both dental and developmental needs. By combining his knowledge of speech pathology with dental care, Dr. Ambis ensures comprehensive, child-focused treatment that supports both oral health and overall well-being.
What Happens During a Dental Exam
Preparing your child for a dental exam and cleaning is important. Equip them with knowledge about what to expect, reassuring them that the visit will be comfortable. During the exam, Dr. Ambis will thoroughly assess your child’s teeth and gums for signs of decay, gum disease, or any other dental issues.
Specialized instruments will be used to detect cavities, and X-rays may be taken to reveal any hidden concerns. Additionally, Dr. Ambis will examine your child’s bite and jaw alignment to ensure proper development and identify potential orthodontic needs.
The Children’s Dental Cleaning Process
A children’s dental cleaning is essential for maintaining and promoting good oral health among children. The process begins with scaling, where trained professionals use specialized tools to remove plaque and hardened tartar from the teeth. Following scaling, polishing is conducted to make the teeth smooth and shiny while removing any surface stains. Finally, flossing is performed to eliminate plaque and food particles from those tricky spaces between the teeth that a toothbrush may miss.
Regular cleanings offer numerous benefits for children, such as:
Prevention of tooth decay- Early detection of dental issues
- Promotion of good oral hygiene habits
- Prevention of gum disease
- Reduction of bad breath
- Development assessments
- Customized preventive care
- Education for both parents and children
- Establishment of life-long oral habits
When to Schedule Your Child’s Dental Exam and Cleaning
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a children’s first dental visit happen around their first birthday or within six months of when their first tooth appears. After that, routine dental exams and cleanings should occur every six months, or as advised by your children’s dentist.
If your child is at a higher risk for dental problems, they might require more frequent visits. Call now at 607-272-1874 to set up a consultation with Dr. Ambis. He will happily set a personalized schedule based on your child’s specific oral health needs.