You want your child to enter adulthood with a confident, healthy smile. You help them achieve this in different ways—at first, you directly care for their teeth to make sure they remain safe from oral bacteria. When they are old enough to practice oral hygiene efforts on their own, the responsibility will fall to them. At both of these stages and beyond, they benefit from regular dental checkups. Pediatric exams help young patients by welcoming them to the dentist’s office, introducing them to concepts of smile care, and keeping them safe as they grow up. We can make sure your child’s first visit is a positive one, and from there we can continue to support them so that they learn to prioritize dental care and stay safe from oral health threats. Because we provide services for patients of all ages, we can make appointments easier to book by welcoming everyone in your family for dental treatment.
Consistent smile care for our youngest patients can encourage good habits at home, offer reassurance about the office care experience, and keep you informed about your child’s physical developments. They also enable us to provide useful guidance and feedback when kids start to brush and floss on their own. Between direct guidance and encouragement to take dental health seriously, our pediatric visits can help your child develop a better commitment to smile care that keeps them safe against future problems.
Dental appointments are important for people of all ages. Without these visits, we are limited in what we can do to defend against oral health threats. For children, checkups are especially important. Our Albany, NY dental practice can make sure they have the right support against cavities and gum disease, and we can keep you informed about their development as their oral structures continue to grow. For more information on our services and their importance for our youngest patients, call DeSanti Family Dentistry today at 518-869-5397.