What Happens During a Dental Cleaning?

No matter how much you diligently brush or floss your child’s teeth at home, harmful bacteria grow in the mouth that can only be removed by a dental professional. These bacteria can cause gum disease and significantly affect your overall health. Here at Kidz Connextion, our dentists will use professional tools to remove plaque, tartar and bacteria build-up that you are unable to efficiently remove yourself.

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, it is recommended that a dentist or hygienist perform a dental cleaning every six months. The professional dental cleaning reinforces the home-care oral health regimen of brushing and flossing and gives the dentist an opportunity to locate areas in the mouth that may need special attention. During a teeth cleaning, our dentists will thoroughly clean the area above and below the gum line with scaling tools to rid them of plaque and tartar. Once the surfaces are smooth, polishing is done using a slow speed handpiece with a soft rubber cup that spins on the end. Last but not least, the dentist flosses every crevice between your teeth. He or she may apply fluoride if needed, to protect against tooth decay.

If your child is due for a dental cleaning, don’t wait any longer and give us a call. To learn more about our pediatric services here at the office visit www.kidzconnextion.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in Phoenix AZ, call 623-223-1001.

Teaching Children about Oral Hygiene

Kidz Connextion provides a variety of pediatric services and we encourage parents to teach their children proper oral care at a young age. Teaching your child proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health that will pay lifelong benefits. Helping your child to understand the importance of oral hygiene can make them realize why their dental care is so important and allows them to take an active role in caring for their teeth.

First, you can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued. You can even use fun activities to make brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist appealing. Brushing time is better when it feels like playtime. One of the easiest activities to do with your child involves construction paper. Using yellow construction paper cut out several large tooth shapes. Show the shapes to your child and talk about how teeth can become yellow if they do not brush them. In order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears or no later than his or her first birthday.

If you have questions about pediatric dental care, please give us a call. To learn more about our pediatric services here at the office visit www.kidzconnextion.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in Phoenix AZ, call 602-276-4004.