Children’s Dentist Idaho Falls
Fostering Healthy Smiles from an Early Age
Dental health starts from a young age – however, it’s fairly common for children to be a little apathetic or even anxious about receiving dental care. That’s why Dr. Jenkins and his team believe in creating a positively awesome experience for every youngster who enters our Idaho Falls office. We offer a wide range of pediatric dental services for children young and old, and we’d be honored for you to entrust your whole family’s dental care to us. To learn more or schedule a visit, contact us today!
Why Choose Discover Family Dental for Children’s Dentistry?
- Comfortable Office with Modern Amenities
- Friendly, Patient-Focused Dental Team
- Children of All Ages Welcome
Children’s Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Both children and adult patients should come to see us at least twice a year for routine preventive care. These visits are fairly similar for patients of all ages; they include a thorough oral examination and detailed teeth cleaning. However, they’re very important for children since dental issues have an easy time remaining hidden in their developing smiles, often since children don’t have the same diligent oral hygiene habits as adults. By bringing your child in for these visits, we’ll be able to keep accurate tabs on their smile and ensure that as it grows, it’s happy and healthy!
Dental Sealants
Unfortunately, children are often at a much higher risk of getting cavities on their back teeth, due to the pitted and grooved surfaces of these molars. Cavity-causing bacteria can easily remain trapped in these spaces; however, we can place dental sealants that offer excellent protection. These are made from safe, biocompatible materials that blend in seamlessly with the rest of the teeth, and the procedure is quite fast and pain-free. It’s worth mentioning that children and adults can benefit from dental sealants!
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
Is your child an athlete who participates in various sports and outdoor games? If so, one of the best things you can do for their dental health is to provide them with an athletic mouthguard – otherwise, they’re at a high risk of suffering a dental injury! The sportsguards we provide here in our office are superior to anything you can purchase at the store, too. These devices absorb a good amount of the pressure from physical impact, meaning your child’s far less likely to suffer a dental emergency due to a foul ball or misplaced fist.
Non-Nutritive Habits
One of the most common habits that almost all children participate in is thumb-sucking; however, as we all know, it’s not something that’s meant to occur beyond childhood. Though it has its benefits, thumb-sucking, along with other non-nutritive habits can actually pose problems for a child’s dental development, including misaligned teeth or bite issues. When you bring your child in for their appointment, we can inspect their smile and determine if any particular habits have affected their oral development. We can also offer advice and solutions for curbing the behavior and promoting improved future dental health.