If you are looking for a caring and helpful children's dentist in North Long Beach, come see us at Dentist of Bixby Knolls. We offer the latest dental technologies delivered in a friendly and kind way to help your kids feel comfortable and safe.
Children's dentistry is the specialization of dentistry dedicated to helping children with their oral health, from babies to teenagers. At Dentist of Bixby Knolls, we have a large amount of experience and knowledge in helping children have beautiful, healthy smiles.
Dentist of Bixby Knolls wants dental care to be accessible for all families. We work with many dental insurance companies, which often include children's checkups and cleanings. We offer flexible financing and payment plans. Just contact our friendly team for more information!
Children's dentistry gets kids off on the right foot by instilling in them the proper habits and care to maintain the health of their teeth and gums. Children's dentistry helps with:
Preventing cavities through removal of plaque and tartar and tried-and-true techniques such as dental sealants.
Helping ensure kids have the right amount of space for their permanent teeth, which reduces the need for braces.
Educating your children on good oral hygiene habits.
Setting up a foundation for lifelong good oral health.
Please bring your baby to see us at Dentist of Bixby Knolls around 6 months of age, about when their first tooth comes in. Then, your child should see us at least twice a year for a checkup and routine teeth cleaning. Also, your child should also see us for an orthodontic evaluation around the age of 7 when the permanent teeth come in.
If you haven’t been to our Bixby Knolls dental office yet, let us share with you what will happen. The first visit will be a dental checkup and consultation, where we will review your child’s oral health. We will examine your child’s teeth, gums, and jaw structure. We will also take X-rays and other digital pictures to see what’s going on with the teeth and check for cavities.
Habit breaking appliances work to stop children from bad habits like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting. These poor habits can cause the teeth to be put into the wrong position and cause stress on the mouth and jaw. Habit breaking appliances are a safe way to stop these habits before they negatively impact teeth.
Dental space maintainers are often utilized to make sure incoming permanent teeth have enough space when they erupt. By using space maintainers, we can hopefully reduce the need for later braces.
One of the ways we prevent cavities at Dentist of Bixby Knolls is through dental sealants. These non-toxic coatings are “painted” on your child’s back teeth to coat any grooves that can gather food particles and bacteria.
A fluoride treatment is a great, cost-effective way to prevent cavities in children. Often, your family dental insurance will cover the cost entirely.
If you need a children's dentist in North Long Beach, contact us today at (562) 287-5175 to schedule your appointment at Dentist of Bixby Knolls.
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