For most people, it’s best to have a dental checkup every six months. That applies to adults and children alike. In some cases, however, we want to see a patient more often, at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX.
If your child has an increased risk for dental problems, we advise you to bring them in every four months. This may be a good idea is your child is prone to cavities, for example, or is a thumbsucker, since that can affect the way teeth come in.
Many parents think that a checkup isn’t needed until their child is two years old. In fact, pediatric dentistry experts say the first checkup should be no later than the age of one, and earlier if the first tooth comes in.
By then you should already be cleaning your child’s teeth and/or gums every day. Before there are any teeth, all you need to do is clean the gums with a warm, damp washcloth. That will wipe away any harmful bacteria.
Once there are teeth, it’s enough to brush them with water and an extra-soft baby toothbrush. Once there are teeth that touch each other, you should begin using a tiny dab of toothpaste. Make sure your youngster doesn’t swallow any of it!
For most kids, seeing us at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX every six months is enough. Parents from El Paso, Anthony, Socorro, Horizon City, and Canutillo trust us to make sure their children’s teeth and gums are healthy. We offer pediatric and general dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Smile Center for Kids (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1050 Sunland Park Drive, Ste B200
El Paso, TX 79922
915-213-120012801 B Edgemere Blvd, Ste 112,
El Paso TX 79938
915-493-6310
