Children’s Dentistry – Vancouver, WA
Creating Stronger, Healthier Smiles
At Salmon Creek Complete Dentistry, we believe in setting children up for a lifetime of excellent oral health and positive, eye-catching smiles. This is why we offer kid-friendly services that are designed to treat minor issues early on so that more serious problems do not develop down the road. With children’s dentistry in Vancouver, you can trust that Dr. Kelly and our team will carefully examine your child’s smile at every stage, making sure tooth decay, gum disease, and bite misalignment do not go undetected. If you are looking for a safe and comfortable environment for your child as well as high-quality dentistry you can trust, call our office to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Salmon Creek Complete Dentistry for Children’s Dentistry?
- Children of All Ages Are Welcome
- Dental Team Will Maximize Available Insurance Benefits
- Safe, Evidence-Based Dental Technology Used
Children’s Checkups & Cleanings
Children’s dental checkups and teeth cleanings should occur every six months. While you can expect Dr. Kelly and our team to tailor their visits according to their age, we will closely evaluate the state of their teeth, gums, and bite to ensure everything is developing correctly. We will look for any signs of tooth decay, gum disease, cavities, and misalignment before removing any plaque and tartar buildup. This will lower your child’s chances of developing cavities over time.
With regular visits to our office, your child can also reduce their risk of suffering various dental emergencies.
Dental Sealants
Teeth that are located toward the back of the mouth – molars and premolars – can be some of the hardest to reach for little hands, especially as they are learning how to brush on their own. Since these teeth are often missed, they are more prone to cavities. Fortunately, with dental sealants, we can safeguard these areas of the mouth by applying a clear coating over the chewing surfaces. This creates a protective barrier between the enamel and anything that might try to penetrate and cause harm. With proper care and twice-yearly dental cleanings, your child’s dentist in Vancouver can make sure these sealants remain in place for up to a decade.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride is a common and natural mineral that is found in drinking water, various foods, and toothpaste. There is a good chance that your child is already getting a decent amount of fluoride through what they consume, but if they lack good oral hygiene and do not brush their teeth regularly, they may lack the necessary amount to prevent cavities. With professional fluoride treatments at our dental office, though, Dr. Kelly can apply the fast-acting varnish to the surfaces of your child’s teeth so that the tooth enamel remains better protected against decay. It also strengthens the outer layer of their teeth to reduce the risk of potential damage between appointments. The application process takes only a few minutes (at most), but your child will need to wait 20-30 minutes to eat or drink anything.
Athletic Mouthguards
Children’s sports can be enjoyable to watch; however, as a parent, the last thing you want is to watch your little one sustain any kind of injury. While the rest of their body needs proper protection against hard hits and falls, their mouth needs safeguarding to avoid knocked-out, chipped, or cracked teeth. With a customized athletic mouthguard, we can add a protective barrier so that excessive pressure is more readily absorbed and spread out. This reduces the chances of a direct impact that could land your child in the emergency dental office with a severely broken tooth or lacerated gum tissue.