The Importance of Early Dental Care

Primary teeth offer excellent practice for children to hone their dental hygiene skills. Unfortunately, mistakes can carry on to the permanent teeth that are forming underneath, so diligence is important even during these practice years. Aside from providing your child hygiene practice, baby teeth also help keep the space necessary for your permanent teeth to grow properly. Prematurely losing a baby tooth can disrupt this spacing, and if ignored, can cause complications like crowding as adult teeth make their way above the gum line.

A Focus on Prevention

Among the adult population, gum disease is the leading cause of permanent tooth loss. Considering the fact that primary teeth naturally fall out, the same is not necessarily true for children; however, the importance of maintaining a clean mouth to prevent premature loss remains true. At our Richmond dentist office, Dr. Moiceanu emphasizes prevention through a variety of services aimed at protecting your child’s teeth. We can help your child develop a more effective dental hygiene routine, and fluoride treatments can help fortify your child’s tooth enamel (the protective layer around teeth that serves as the first defense against tooth decay). For additional protection, ask Dr. Moiceanu about dental sealants—a thin plastic coating that is literally painted on to a tooth’s chewing surface to seal it from harmful oral bacteria and food debris.

Excellent Dental Care for the Whole Family in Richmond

To learn more about caring for your child’s oral health, schedule a consultation with your Richmond pediatric dentist by calling Hilltop Family Dental at 510-758-7222. Located in the 94806 area, we proudly serve families from Richmond, Berkeley, San Pablo, Pinole, Benicia, Vallejo, and the surrounding communities.

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