A parent’s ultimate desire is that their children are healthy and happy. Oral health has a great deal to do with a child’s overall health. Children need dental care too, and it helps to see a dentist used to care for children’s dental health needs. Finding the right family dentist is key to maintaining your children’s dental health. Exceptional Dentistry offers pediatric dental services for Louisville, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas.
Why is pediatric dentistry so important?
Those early years are so crucial to your child’s growth and development. That applies to their teeth as well as their bodies and minds.
You want to ensure your child’s teeth, jaws, and facial structure are developing as they should. You also want to instill good dental hygiene habits when your child is young so that they will follow that regimen for a lifetime. Children’s teeth also are more susceptible to cavities. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most widespread chronic disease among American children.
Why are children so susceptible to tooth decay?
- They are still learning how to care for their teeth. Your child may not brush properly or miss brushing certain areas.
- Children eat more frequently, and with each meal or snack, the acids produced to break down and digest food can wear away at the enamel—the protective outer layer of tooth structure.
- Children also love sugary foods and drinks, and high sugar content can fuel bacteria that are responsible for causing enamel erosion and tooth decay.
What can you expect from our pediatric dentistry?
Drs. Patrick Carroll and Deb Shoemaker are both skilled dentists and also parents. They will treat your child with thoughtful compassion.
- We recommend you start bringing your child to the dentist once they turn one year old or their first baby tooth erupts from the gum line—whichever comes first. X-rays may be taken, which will help serve as a way to monitor your child’s oral development. As your child grows, they will learn proper brushing and flossing techniques. Our pediatric dentists will put your children at ease.
- We also understand that your child may feel nervous, anxious, or even afraid about seeing the dentist. We strive to ensure your children feel at ease when they receive dental care. We’ll work to relieve those fears and make our office a happy place that your children will want to visit.
Pediatric Dental Services at Exceptional Dentistry:
- Dental cleanings
- Emergency exams
- Periodic exams (every six months)
- Oral hygiene education
- Fluoride treatments
- Sealants
- MI Paste
- Fillings
- Extractions