Lifelong oral health is easier for children when they get gentle, non-intimidating dental care early and develop good habits early. That is a gift you can give your kids.
Creating a healthy relationship between your child and a dentist helps remove the kinds of fears that keep so many adults from seeking dental care as adults
If your child has teeth, your child needs a dentist. The American Dental Association recommends bringing your kids in for their first visit either when they're 12 months old or when their baby teeth have come in. If your kids haven’t had dental problems and brush their teeth, generally some time in toddlerhood is a good time to start visiting the dentist.
Whether your child needs a regular cleaning, preventive exam, a second opinion, evaluation for braces, emergency dentistry, or just about anything else, our dentists can help.
You can contact us to schedule an appointment at any of our 3 offices - Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Wildomar - or read on to find out more about pediatric dentistry.
What happens if my child gets a cavity?
Even though baby teeth will eventually be replaced with adult teeth, allowing dental decay to spread unchecked can lead to dangerous infections or abscesses. It can also set your child up for dental problems that often cause kids to be bullied at school, feel low self-esteem, or smile less.
In addition, your child's baby teeth play a vital role in both speech and facial development. Tooth decay can lead to pronunciation problems and can affect your child's appearance later in life, too.
Dental decay can spread very quickly through a child's smaller teeth. It is important to bring your child to the dentist every 6 months or so.
Children get gum disease, too
If your child has hereditary gum disease then it can begin at a very early age. As with adults, brushing and flossing may not be enough to ward off the formation of tartar.
Even if you don't suspect a hereditary issue, your child can get gum disease from hormonal changes, certain medication, or as a result of getting other diseases, such as diabetes.
If we can catch gum disease early we can treat it successfully, and we can help identify the lifestyle choices that may have caused it and those that promote health.
Convenient dental care for your whole family
At Upland Dental Implants and Orthodontics, we make it easy for you to get care for every member of your family. Our team of specialists can work with your family members from infancy to adulthood. We can work with your schedule and make family dental trips more convenient and easier than you thought possible.
If your child hasn't had a dental appointment ever or in a while, no worries: You and your young one can still expect a convenient and low-stress appointment, a light touch with no unnecessary or over-reactive procedures, and friendly encouragement on good dental habits.
Creating a healthy relationship between your child and a dentist helps remove the kinds of fears that keep so many adults from seeking dental care as adults
If your child has teeth, your child needs a dentist. The American Dental Association recommends bringing your kids in for their first visit either when they're 12 months old or when their baby teeth have come in. If your kids haven’t had dental problems and brush their teeth, generally some time in toddlerhood is a good time to start visiting the dentist.
Whether your child needs a regular cleaning, preventive exam, a second opinion, evaluation for braces, emergency dentistry, or just about anything else, our dentists can help.
You can contact us to schedule an appointment at any of our 3 offices - Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Wildomar - or read on to find out more about pediatric dentistry.
What happens if my child gets a cavity?
Even though baby teeth will eventually be replaced with adult teeth, allowing dental decay to spread unchecked can lead to dangerous infections or abscesses. It can also set your child up for dental problems that often cause kids to be bullied at school, feel low self-esteem, or smile less.
In addition, your child's baby teeth play a vital role in both speech and facial development. Tooth decay can lead to pronunciation problems and can affect your child's appearance later in life, too.
Dental decay can spread very quickly through a child's smaller teeth. It is important to bring your child to the dentist every 6 months or so.
Children get gum disease, too
If your child has hereditary gum disease then it can begin at a very early age. As with adults, brushing and flossing may not be enough to ward off the formation of tartar.
Even if you don't suspect a hereditary issue, your child can get gum disease from hormonal changes, certain medication, or as a result of getting other diseases, such as diabetes.
If we can catch gum disease early we can treat it successfully, and we can help identify the lifestyle choices that may have caused it and those that promote health.
Convenient dental care for your whole family
At Upland Dental Implants and Orthodontics, we make it easy for you to get care for every member of your family. Our team of specialists can work with your family members from infancy to adulthood. We can work with your schedule and make family dental trips more convenient and easier than you thought possible.
If your child hasn't had a dental appointment ever or in a while, no worries: You and your young one can still expect a convenient and low-stress appointment, a light touch with no unnecessary or over-reactive procedures, and friendly encouragement on good dental habits.