Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Downers Grove, IL
Providing Early Detection to Mitigate Future Problems
If your child is brushing and flossing at home, this is wonderful news – the kind all dentists want to hear. Unfortunately, it often isn’t enough to keep growing teeth and gums as healthy as they need to be. At Brush Pediatric Dentistry, we encourage six-month dental checkups and cleanings by a qualified dentist in Downers Grove. Fortunately, we have many board-certified pediatric dentists on staff who are ready to help young smiles avoid dental decay, gum disease, and other common problems, so if you’re ready to let us provide top-tier care and attention to your child, call to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Brush Pediatric Dentistry for Dental Checkups and Cleanings?
- Woman-Owned Dental Practice
- Multiple Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists on Staff
- Dental Team Takes Their Time While Performing Exams & Cleanings
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Six-month dental checkups and cleanings are recommended for patients of all ages; however, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests children visit the dentist for the first time once their first tooth erupts. Not only does this appointment establish a baseline for your child’s growing smile, but it also helps familiarize them with the dentist’s office, which can help reduce any fears or anxieties they might otherwise feel as they get older.
With regular examinations and cleanings from our Brush Pediatric Dentistry team, we can keep teeth and gums healthy, as well as mitigate potentially serious oral health problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, bite misalignment, improper tooth eruption, and a poorly developed jaw. We can also clear any accumulated plaque and tartar to reduce the risk of damage that might otherwise require gum disease treatment or other forms of restorative care.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Depending on the age of your child, a dental checkup may look different at every stage of life. For infants and toddlers, the focus will primarily be on establishing a relationship and going over ways to keep their erupting teeth cavity-free at home.
For older toddlers and school-aged children (and teens), a checkup will include examining their oral cavity to check for signs of decay, cavities, swollen or bleeding gum tissues, or a poorly aligned bite. If necessary, we will capture digital X-rays to create a more comprehensive view of your child’s mouth.
Once we are finished, we will go over any proposed treatment recommendations and discuss ways to improve brushing and flossing techniques at home.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Once your child’s teeth are touching, we will begin providing professional teeth cleanings to remove any hardened plaque and tartar that may be accumulating on their teeth and gums. One of our dental hygienists will explain the various instruments being used to prevent anxiety or nervousness and carefully remove buildup. Afterward, we will thoroughly polish and floss your child’s teeth to make sure there is no food debris or remaining bacteria that might try to harm your little one’s smile.