Children’s Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Copperas Cove, TX

What to Expect During a Dental Checkup

Whether your child is coming in for their first ever checkup or their final one before heading off to college, our children’s dentist in Copperas Cove wants your child to have the comfortable, enjoyable experience they deserve. Depending on their unique dental needs, that may start with a few X-rays, which allows us to see what the unaided eye may miss. Next, we will meticulously (and gently!) examine each tooth, their gums, and their tongue, paying special attention to early warning signs of tooth decay, orthodontic problems, and the like. From there, we will share our findings before moving onto the cleaning portion of their visit.

What to Expect During a Refreshing Cleaning

Brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily are two pillars of good oral hygiene. However, only the professional tools we have at our office can remove plaque and caked-on tartar. Therefore, we will begin the cleaning portion of your child’s appointment by gently removing plaque on their teeth and below the gumline. We will also thoroughly clean the hard-to-reach areas of their mouth to prevent decay and cavities down the line. Before wrapping up their visit, we will provide you with any recommendations regarding techniques, products, and at-home oral hygiene.

Why Six-Month Dental Checkups & Cleanings Are Important

Preserving your child’s oral health is important for many reasons. As mentioned above, the condition of their teeth and gums is essential in not only their appearance, but their ability to chew and speak properly as well. Our role as a children’s dentist in Copperas Cove is to provide essential preventive care and catch dental problems in the early stages to ensure your child’s smile is in pristine condition not only now, but throughout the years! To accomplish this, we recommend bringing them in every six months, so we can closely monitor their oral health every step of the way.