Pediatric Dental Specialists Magnolia TX

If you’re looking for kids dentistry from pediatric dental specialists Magnolia TX you probably already know how important it is to find a dental office that can deliver top-quality services with a soft touch. Young children are especially sensitive when it comes to their teeth and gums. In fact, it’s often not that they have low pain tolerances. Sometimes they are just frightened by the bright lights and loud noises of the dental equipment. Whatever the case may be, you don’t want your child to dread going to the dentist. That just makes it harder for everyone—the parent, the child, and the dentist as well. Fortunately, when you find a dentist that can deliver gentle dental service, you know you’ve found a match. Fortunately, you’ve come across the dentistry named after those same great qualities.

We’re here to help you maintain your child’s optimal oral health up until the age they decide it’s time to set their own appointments and take care of their own dental hygiene. Then, we’ll still be there! Gentle Dental Care is dentistry with the capability and experience to serve your entire family. That means that as your child grows older, you don’t have to search for new dentistry. We’ve watched children grown into adults and have children of their own. Another great benefit of this is that we can serve everyone in your family. If you need dental care, you don’t have to put your needs aside. Schedule an appointment alongside your child’s and we can take care of you both.

Family Dentistry

Dentistry Through the Ages

There’s never a time in your life when you don’t need dental care. From the moment your child is born, you should start caring for their oral health. The reason we say this is because every food or drink contains bacteria that sticks to the teeth and gums. That even includes breast milk! In addition to bacteria, the sugars in these kinds of milk and juices can form an invisible film on the gums. This puts your baby at risk of developing gum disease before they even have any teeth in their mouth. Thus, it’s important to take care of your baby’s gums. You don’t necessarily need to schedule a dentist’s appointment for this. Just gently wipe down his or her gums with a soft, damp cloth. This will keep the bacteria from sitting on the gums for too long.

Very Young Children

As your child grows, so will their teeth. Once teeth begin to erupt, it’s time to start thinking about dental visits. A dentist is trained to recognize the early signs of malocclusion and misalignment. We can tell if your child has been causing his or her teeth to shift or grow in a certain way. Habits such as thumb-sucking, lip-pulling, and even using a baby bottle for too long can affect tooth growth. In the worst-case scenario, your child could develop gum disease or even jaw issues. Schedule a checkup with our dentist to make sure your baby is on the right track.

When teeth start growing, it’s also time to further advance your little one’s oral hygiene regimen. Only use a soft-bristled child’s toothbrush to gently brush your child’s teeth. When they can successfully hold their own toothbrush, allow them to try to clean their own teeth. Teach them the proper methods. Everyone should brush their teeth in a circular motion for at least two minutes. Additionally, now is a great time to start developing a flossing habit. Make sure that your child doesn’t cut into their gums with the floss. Supervise your child, even after they’ve shown you that they know what they’re doing. Sometimes, kids slack off when they know that no one is watching.

Children With Adult Teeth

When your child’s adult teeth start to grow in, remind them not to pull their teeth out. Instead, allow the teeth to fall out naturally during the course of normal activity. When temporary teeth are pulled prematurely, misalignment may arise. That’s because the permanent teeth will begin to grow in, despite not having enough space to fit. This in effect loosens the other baby teeth, and the entire problem gets worse. This is often the cause of overcrowded or stacked teeth. If possible, it’s much simpler to require your child to wait now rather than pay for braces late.

As soon as your child’s adult molars begin to grow in, schedule an appointment with us: it’s time for sealants. Sealants can prevent cavities from developing on your child’s back teeth, which can prevent you from having a lot of stress throughout the years.

Another great way to protect your child’s teeth is with one of our high-quality custom-fitted mouthguards. If your child plays a contact sport, skip the generic mouthguards at the big box stores. Get your star athlete a personalized mouthguard with optimal breathability, comfort, and protection.

Custom mouthguards

It is time to make the call to Gentle Dental

As your child gets older, they may need other services. You can trust Gentle Dental Care to be here for you and your child through everything that may happen. If your child needs braces, we offer three different styles of varying visibility. If he or she develops a cavity, we can install porcelain crowns. Our other services include wisdom teeth extractions for teens and young adults, as well as a wide range of restorative services in the event of an unfortunate injury or tooth removal. If your child or teeth grind their teeth at night, just ask us for a custom night guard. 

We also cover many services for adults and older patients who need dental work. Call us today at (281) 252-0055 is you need our services or get right to it by scheduling an appointment online. You can also check out our other locations. Our Magnolia TX pediatric dental specialists can’t wait to help your child develop and maintain a healthy smile!

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