At Perledent Dental Care we are pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments to our patients from Beaverton OR and the surrounding communities. Our dentistry services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'My Child Has a Toothache. Should I Call the Dentist?'
Choosing Your Child's Dentist is Like Choosing Their Pediatrician
Teaching good habits early, in an environment that's comfortable and fun, is crucial for establishing a lifetime of strong oral health. From a young age, children's teeth are very susceptible to cavities due to many factors. First, children lack the necessary coordination to brush well on their own. Because of this, it is paramount for parents to assist in their child's daily dental care. This encourages both thorough cleaning and the development of proper dental habits. Little kids also tend to eat frequently throughout the day (grazing). This results in an extended exposure to food acids (every time you eat you make acid), which may cause more cavities.
Lack of cleaning means teeth are more at risk to potential decay when food and juice acid comes in contact with them, speeding up the development of cavities. The good news is that identifying poor dietary and hygiene habits, along with applying a fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can drastically reduce the odds of your child developing a cavity. Perledent Dental Care Kyle Van, DDS 2110 NW Amberbrook Dr Beaverton, OR 97006 (503) 533-5539 NiceSmileNow.com
We Care About Kids! Our dentists pull out all the stops to make children of all ages relax and enjoy themselves, so bring the whole family along! You can be confident that your child will receive the most advanced techniques in children's dentistry, delivered with caring, sensitivity, and understanding. We train children in proper dental care habits and teach them how to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime. We look forward to meeting them for their first dental visit when they are two years old and seeing them grow year after year.
Our intention is to ensure that this and future generations of children grow up without a fear of the dental office. According to our many appreciative parents, we are doing just that! Our office is an inviting and exciting place that children love to visit. Whether you have a rambunctious five-year-old or a nervous ten-year-old, we are here to help you. Perledent Dental Care Kyle Van, DDS 2110 NW Amberbrook Dr Beaverton, OR 97006 (503) 533-5539 NiceSmileNow.com
