There are many things that we, as dentists, can do with parents to help children reach adulthood with a full set of healthy teeth. Most importantly, we need to teach children to brush and floss properly, helping them take charge of their own oral health. We also teach young parents the things they can do to prevent problems for their baby’s teeth such as “baby bottle tooth decay” and problems caused by thumb sucking and overuse of pacifiers.

As children grow older, they are sometimes prone to accidents that may cause injuries to their teeth and mouth. We can provide custom-fit mouth guards for children involved in sports to help ward off injuries. In the event that there is an injury involving the teeth, gums or lips, we can help your child heal properly and prevent future dental problems.