Your family dentist in El Reno is welcoming summer this month! We’re busy helping kiddos in our community start the season off with clean teeth and healthy smiles. Has your little one had a checkup and cleaning lately? Welcome June, July, and August with preventive care to help his smile stay cavity-free, which couldn’t be more important in the face of sweet summer treats and a change in the routine. Regular checkups and cleanings are recommended for patients of all ages, and children are at a higher risk of developing cavities between the ages of six and 14.

Start Summer Off With Preventive Dental Care

Now that your child is out of school, there’s never been a better time to schedule a dental cleaning and checkup at El Reno Family Dentistry. When you do, we’ll thoroughly examine his teeth for evidence of decay and clean off the plaque and tartar buildup that causes cavities.

Dental cleanings are so important for children, who are still developing their oral hygiene habits. No matter how closely you monitor their brushing and flossing at night and in the morning, chances are good they’ll still miss certain spots from time to time. And when teeth are vulnerable to plaque and tartar buildup, cavities aren’t far behind. A six month dental cleaning allows us to remove these decay-causing substances, and to provide important brushing and flossing tips, too.

Protect Teeth with Dental Sealants and Fluoride

This month, we can also take extra preventive steps to shield your little one’s teeth against cavities, like applying dental sealants and fluoride treatments.

Dental sealants are thin coverings painted directly onto the pits and fissures (you know, those nooks and crannies) that are present on the back teeth. Once dried, these dental sealants provide years of protection from the acids and bacteria that cause cavities. If we determine that your child could benefit from an extra boost of the mineral fluoride, we can also apply a fast treatment at the end of the dental cleaning. Fluoride is known to strengthen tooth enamel against the substances that cause decay.

Tooth-Colored Fillings Restore Teeth From Decay

If your child is suffering from one or more cavities, catching it early is crucial for a quick, painless restoration. We offer tooth-colored fillings, which blend flawlessly with the rest of the smile and require less removal of the tooth structure, too. And for nervous patients of all ages, our office is equipped with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help them relax their way through necessary dental care on their way to a healthy, happy summer.

Schedule Your Child’s Checkup and Cleaning Today!

Summer brings popsicles, ice cream, and a big break in the routine — that means your child’s teeth are more vulnerable to cavities during June, July, and August. There’s never been a better time to visit the dentist in El Reno. Help your child start the season off with a clean smile by contacting us to schedule his checkup and cleaning today!