Children’s Dentistry at a Glance
Our Team of kids dentists in Burbank will provide your family with the best and most gentle care, for all your children’s dentist needs
“Baby teeth” also known as “primary teeth” play a crucial role in the development of your children’s oral health. Without them, your child cannot speak clearly or chew food properly. More importantly, these teeth are key to the development of their jaw bones and act in guiding the permanent or “secondary” teeth into their proper place. Therefore, the oral hygiene habits you develop with your children will determine how they treat and care for their permanent teeth. Children and adults are susceptible to plaque, tartar and gum disease—hence the need for regular brushing, flossing, teeth cleanings and exams as well as visits to see their kids dentist in Burbank.
6 Tips to Improve Your Child's Experience...
A few tips that will make your kids cleaning and exam a more relaxing, and enjoyable experience here at ProviDent Dental Group in Burbank
- Start Young: The earlier a child visits the dentist, the better. It’s preferrable that the first visit starts at age 1 or when the first tooth is visible.
- Keep It Simple: When preparing for a visit, especially the first time, try not to include too many details as unnecessary information can cause undue anxiety.
- Watch Your Words: Tell your child that we are looking for “sugar bugs” so we can clean them off their teeth, don’t mention shots, hurt or pain.
- Avoid Bribery: Many experts do not recommend promising your child a special treat if they behaves well at the dentist. This will only increase apprehension.
- Good Oral Hygiene: Teach your child that visiting the dentist is a necessity, not a choice, and that the why they will take care of their teeth so that they are strong and healthy enough to eat with.
- Pretend Visit: Before the first dentist appointment, play pretend with your child to be the dentist and the patient. All you need is a toothbrush.
High Standards, Education, & Prevention Equals a Positive Experience
The best pediatric dentist in Burbank will train your kids to keep healthy gums and have great oral hygiene right here at ProviDent Dental Group
You will find after visiting ProviDent Dental Group your child will walk out the door with a smile on their face and a toy in hand exuding a positive attitudeabout their experience. Children should have their first visit to the dentist around their first birthday, allowing us to develop a relationship with your child and them to get acquainted with our office. We will provide education on sealants, proper home care with toothbrushes and mouthwash, proper diet, pacifier and bottle habits. We will answer any questions you may have. After the first visit you will be convinced that we are the only Children’s dentist in Burbank.