At Beverly pediatric dentistry, we take a preventive approach to dental care for children.
Preventive dental care for children is a collaborative effort between the pediatric dentist, the child, and his or her parents. Along with cleanings and other preventive treatments, proper home care and a balanced diet are also important for promoting and maintaining oral health.
Preventive dental care begins with your child’s first visit to one of our office in Mclean VA or Washington DC, our goal is to build a foundation for our young patients to believe he/she deserves a beautiful smile. We are not in the business of simply fixing teeth but aiming to make every visit to our office a unique and memorable experience. We want you and your child to believe that what he or she feels matters to us!
We believe that we have to listen eagerly to every question and concern that your child has because our main goal is building confidence in your child about the importance of dental care so they can trust their dentists as an adult for major treatments.
What procedures fall under preventive dental care for children?
As soon as your child gets their first tooth, preventive dental care can begin.2 Preventive dentistry for children can help identify problems early on in your child’s life before dental problems become worse and often more costly. Services typically include the following:
- Promote good dental habits, including brushing and flossing, guidance on thumb sucking, as well as advice on eating habits that help improve dental health.
- Regular teeth cleanings and oral exams, usually every 6 months
- Fluoride application (usually up to a certain age)
- Sealants
- Routine X-rays to help track jaw and teeth development
- Fitting athletic mouth guards
- Referrals to orthodontists if teeth are crooked
- Referrals to other dental specialists as needed
- Helping identify related health issues that may impact a child’s dental health
Beverly Pediatric Dentistry has two convenient locations near Adams Morgan Washington, DC. Mclean office: 1363 Beverly Road, suite 250, Mclean VA 22101 T: 703-752-2200 Washington DC office: 1426 21st Street, 2nd floor Washington DC 20036 T: 202-331-3474
Call us for a consultation visit. We are looking forward to meeting you and your family.