Should you consider a visit to the dentist to be part of back to school preparations? There are some obvious tasks to complete – growing kids can require new clothes for the new school year, and you can certainly have a few school supplies to pick up. You want your kids to go back to their classes prepared, but you also want to send them back in good health. A routine pediatric dental checkup gives your Shrewsbury, MA dentist the opportunity to review the condition of their teeth. These visits make it possible to identify problems in their early stages, before there are complications. They also give your dentist the chance to monitor the development of a child’s oral structures, and offer guidance on their daily dental care.
Providing Great Care To Our Youngest Patients
Young patients can benefit from the kind of routine dental examination and cleaning that adult patients receive. With that said, they can also benefit from the additional steps their dentist will take during their checkup. One important benefit to regular pediatric visits is that they provide regular reviews of a child’s growth and development, and a chance to identify any concerns. One common concern is with poor dental alignment – your dentist can let you know if, and when, it might be appropriate to think about orthodontic care. For younger patients, these appointments create the opportunity to deliver instruction on proper brushing and flossing.
Regular Dental Care Is Important To Patients Of All Ages
Are your kids due for their next dental checkup? Ongoing care is important for young patients, as well as for adults. You should see your dentist at six month intervals for routine exams, and professional dental cleanings. Without these appointments, you can develop alarming oral health issues that grow in severity.
Talk To Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury About Scheduling A Pediatric Dental Appointment
Patients of all ages can enjoy great dental care when they come in for an appointment at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury! Our practice offers dedicated preventive oral health support, and we can offer treatment when something may be wrong with your smile. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pizzi, Dr. Mehdi, and colleagues by calling our office at (508) 842-8838. Located in Shrewsbury, MA, we are proud to offer our services to patients from Worcester, North and South Grafton, Westborough, Southborough, Northborough, Boylston, Hopkinton, Millbury, and all surrounding areas.
