Children’s First Dental Visit

      

Dr. Anna Lee and her team want to ensure that your children have the best visit possible. In order to ensure that she provides a great first experience.

Your child’s first dental visit should be special and memorable and it can even be fun.  One happy dental visit can lead to another happy visit. And a number of good dental experience may encourage your child to come back and continue a lifetime of good oral care and habits.

The purpose of the first dental visit is to learn about your child’s oral health and how to best care for the child’s unique needs before any problems occur. Many dental problems can be prevented or treated in the early stages.

For more information on your children’s first dental visit contact Dr.Lee and her team.

Prevent Dental Decay

The excitement of school is back and your children may be consuming a variety of foods during breakfast and with school lunches. While it can be difficult to regulate the food they are consuming during the day, here are 2 habits you can help them with to prevent dental decay.

1.     Brushing & Flossing routine

·       brush with fluoridated toothpaste 2x/day for 2 minutes

·       floss daily

·       positive reinforcement with a brushing/flossing chart and stickers to enforce healthy habits

·       make brushing and flossing fun; brushing to a song, do a counting game

·       parents need to be a good example; parents brush and floss and children want to follow and do the same

·       “Tell, show, do” is a great method for explaining and showing the need for healthy oral care habits

2.     Regular dental visits

·       regular dental checkups can prevent dental disease and tooth decay

·       usually every 6 months for checkups; teeth cleaning, x-rays as needed

·       sealant treatment as needed

·       fluoride treatment as needed

·       visit and talk to your dentist and find out what is the best daily dental care regimen for your child

 

If you have any questions about your children’s oral health care, please contact Dr. Anna Lee at                   626-335-5114 or email at drannalee1@gmail.com                        

Treatment Options for Tooth Sensitivity

Treatment options for sensitive teeth vary depending on the cause of the sensitivity. 

Gum recession, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and tooth damage are dental problems that must be diagnosed and treated by the dentist. 

Recommended treatments can be fluoride varnishes or desensitizing medicament applied to the exposed root surfaces caused by gum recessions. Fluoride varnishes reduce sensitivity by sealing and penetrating dentinal tubles (dentin) and by blocking out external stimuli. 

Treatments for periodontal disease vary depending on the severity of the disease. It can be treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy or gum surgery. Treatments of tooth decay and tooth damage can be restorative fillings and crown restorations. 

Many people think that the harder they brush the cleaner their teeth feel. This is not true. Brushing too hard may cause enamel loss and exposes the dentinal tubles (dentin) and triggers sensitivity. Recommended treatment is to use soft-bristled toothbrushes and brush the teeth gently. 

Teeth grinding or teeth clenching also causes enamel loss. Recommended treatment is to consult with the dentist about an occlusal guard/splint. Wearing an occlusal guard may minimize tooth wear and enamel loss. 

Citrus Fruits, energy and sports drinks are highly acidic food and beverages. Treatment options are to reduce consumption, chew sugar-free gum and rinse the mouth with water after consumption of these foods and beverages. Recommendation is to stop using the whitening products for a few days.