Apollonia Dental Wellness provides pediatric dentistry in Oconomowoc, WI. Call to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Pediatric dentistry focuses on providing dental care and guiding dentofacial development in children. An important part of pediatric dentistry is creating a positive experience for kids in the dental setting. A great experience with the dentist is integral to equipping children for lifelong healthy habits and provides them with early detection and noninvasive treatment options. A child’s teeth and jaws are particularly essential to speech development, eating and digestive patterns, proper airway function, and maintaining space for permanent teeth.
Comprehensive Oral Evaluation / Digital Radiographs
An oral evaluation is recommended every six (6) months to prevent cavities and other dental problems. Digital imaging is a valuable diagnostic tool used to identify decay, extra teeth, bone defects, tumors, cysts and check the progress of previous procedures.
Cleaning
Regular cleanings help keep gums healthy and teeth cavity-free. A dental cleaning includes removal of tartar and plaque and polishing of the teeth to remove stains and prevent further buildup of plaque.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are made of a safe resin material which is applied to the surfaces of teeth (commonly permanent molars) to prevent cavities. The sealant material fills in the crevices of a tooth and “seals” off the tooth from cavity-causing agents like food and plaque. The teeth are prepared for the sealant application and the sealant is painted directly onto the chewing surface of each tooth and then hardens. Sealants are applied in one visit.
Mouth Guards
Custom-fitted mouth guards from your dentist are preferable to cheaper products available from a store. Many school athletic programs require participants to wear a mouth guard. Athletes who are wearing braces will particularly benefit from a custom-fitted mouthguard.
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