Children’s Dentistry – Waverly, OH
Protecting Younger Smiles from Decay and Disease
If your child is old enough to have teeth, they’re old enough to have cavities. The sooner you start bringing them to a dentist every six months, the easier it will be to protect their developing smiles from tooth decay and gum disease – and the more likely they are to have a positive first impression of what dental care is like. Call Corcoran Privitera Family Dental today if you’d like to schedule an appointment for your little one with our children's dentist in Waverly.
Why Choose Corcoran Privitera Family Dental for Children’s Dentistry?
- Down-to-Earth, Knowledgeable Dentists
- Dental Team That Always Has Patience with Patients
- Silver Diamine Fluoride for Conservatively Treating Cavities
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
At their first dental appointment, we’ll take the time to get to know your child better and help them get used to the environment of our dental office. We’ll perform a gentle examination of their teeth to get an idea of what their oral health is like, and we’ll make recommendations for at-home dental care based on our findings. Depending on how old your child is, we can start teaching them the proper oral hygiene habits, including the best way to brush those particularly hard-to-reach teeth.
Dental Sealants
Cavities tend to form near the back of the mouth where the teeth are harder to brush. Since it will take a while for your child to develop the brushing skills needed to keep this area clean, we can offer dental sealants to help them protect their vulnerable teeth. A dental sealant is a clear plastic coating that can stop food particles and bacteria from settling in the crevices of the molars. This simple step can give your child’s smile up to 10 years of cavity protection.
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride is a special kind of liquid that we can use to stop your child’s cavities from growing without a dental drill. The fluoride helps strengthen and remineralize the enamel, making up for what was lost. Meanwhile, the silver actively works to kill the bacteria that caused the decay in the first place. Thanks to its unique properties, silver diamine fluoride is a quick and painless alternative to traditional cavity treatments, making it an especially good choice for children who might be anxious in the dentist’s chair.