Early prevention has to do with making sure your children’s teeth are taken care of. Most children start losing their teeth around age five, and our dentist recommends you take your child in for checkups around ages eight and nine. When you buy toothpaste for children, dentists recommend using special formulas that don’t contain fluoride or that have flavors that children don’t like. Make sure to buy a new toothbrush at least every six months, and you should take the time to find one that is the correct size for your child’s mouth.
Teach Your Children How to Prevent Cavities
Teaching your children how to brush or floss their teeth is essential, and you should be a good role model by doing the same thing. You should also provide nutritious meals and snacks that contain the minerals or vitamins that are required for having healthy oral tissues. Avoid giving your children soft drinks or other sugary beverages that encourage the growth of bacteria inside the mouth. Milk, fruit juices or water are better beverage choices. You should begin bringing your child to our dentist’s office as soon as possible to find problems in the earliest stages. Our dentist will also discourage bad habits such as biting the fingernails or sucking a thumb so that your child’s teeth aren’t damaged. During your child’s dental visit, the dentist will perform a physical examination of the mouth along with collecting medical images. In some cases, a dentist will notice an abnormality of the mouth that requires early prevention with treatments or dental appliances.
Schedule Early Prevention Appointments
When a child has a cavity in a primary tooth, it will require a filling to prevent additional decay. The dentist must clean the tooth to remove bacteria, and this can keep more cavities from forming in your child’s mouth. A dental hygienist will use small tools to remove any plaque buildup that could lead to gingivitis, but if your child has a problem with a lot of tooth decay, then treatment with fluoride or coating the teeth with a protective sealant is necessary. Children who receive early prevention treatments are more likely to have healthy permanent teeth and are less likely to develop gum disease. Our dentist will also notice problems with malocclusions so that your child can begin wearing braces as soon as possible. To learn more about preventative dental treatments along with the best ways to care for your teeth, visit Central Texas Orthodontics in Austin, TX. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
Excellent service and treatment!
by Lisa
Category: orthodontistWe have been seeing Dr. St. Loius at Central Texas Orthodontics for a couple kids now over several years. Everytime we walk in for an appointment, we are greeted warmly and promptly taken back. The office is easy to get to and always runs on time, we have never had to wait to be seen, which is remarkable for a medical/dental office! The payment options were also fair and easy to understand. And the follow up, even after those braces come off, has been stellar! Retainers get lost or chewed up sometimes (ugg!), but a quick text into the office and we were able to drop off the original molds and have new ones made very quickly. Everyone who works at this office truly cares, and you can tell they all enjoy where they work, which is really wonderful to see. I cannot speak highly enough of this office, the staff, the care, and ESPECIALLY the after care and protecting our investment.
Austin’s Best Orthodontics!
by Robin Petmecky
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff are exceptional! Their professional, friendly and caring manner stand out every time I have an appointment. They are always very positive during my visits and make me feel like I’m part of their family. I never have to wait to be seen and I’m usually out in a minimal amount of time. I had my last orthodontic visit recently and they invited me to stop in anytime, just to say hello. I highly recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone needing their services. They are truly the BEST!
FANTASTIC GROUP!
by Melissa Moore Yacono
Category: orthodontistI love this office and the lovely, happy, warm staff!! Every one of the staff is kind and friendly! The vibe of the office is uplifting, relaxing, and Austin-y. Love it. The plants make it pleasant. Everything is so clean! What a refreshing visit and thank you so much for the stellar customer service.
Simply the Best!
by Christine Laux
Category: orthodontistDr. B. and his team are fantastic: Everyone just truly cares! They are knowledgeable and super helpful, always happy to consult. I recommend CTO not only for children and teens, but for adults as well! My two teenage daughters got their braces and I got my Invisalign. Dr. B. took his time to go over all our treatment plans and make adjustments. The communication is seamless and very responsive. All team members are wonderful - my special shoutout goes to Beatrice and Christen though: Those two lovely ladies go above and beyond with everything they do! Thanks to y’alls fabulous care our teeth are all straight now!
Awesome Experience
by Norma Constancio
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff were wonderful! From their friendly staff, nice office environment and Dr. St. Louis always willing to answer my questions. I would 100% recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone.
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