Preventive Dentistry for Children Joliet
Keeping Your Favorite Smile Healthy & Happy
The key to a healthy smile for life is with thorough preventive dental care in Joliet. Our team offers a number of services to help prevent cavities and future dental health concerns from arising in growing smiles, ranging from checkups and cleanings to dental sealants. If you’re looking for a reliable pediatric dentist near you, we encourage you to give us a call and schedule an appointment!
Why Choose Joliet Pediatric Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- Experienced Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
- A Cozy & Welcoming Office & Team
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as our team at Joliet Pediatric Dentistry, recommend bringing your child in every six months for routine checkups and cleanings by the age of one. We’ll complete a brief and gentle examination of their mouth and any erupted teeth to assess their risk of oral health issues in the future. We’ll then remove any plaque or food debris build-up that we see and speak with you about what their at-home oral hygiene routine will look like.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear, umbrella-like coverings that our team paints over the top of your child’s molars to prevent food debris and plaque from building up in their pits and grooves. Once cured, the sealants can help protect your child’s teeth from cavities by making brushing and flossing more effective. A great benefit of dental sealants is that they will continue protecting your child’s smile for up to nine years!
Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
Silver diamine fluoride, also referred to as SDF, is an FDA-approved treatment that’s designed to not only arrest the early signs of decay, but also protect teeth from further damage. In many cases, SDF can prevent your child from needing a more extensive treatment like a tooth-colored filling. It’s completely pain-free and simply involves brushing a liquid onto the affected tooth.
Teething
Teething occurs when your child’s teeth begin erupting through the gumline, causing them to chew on objects to help ease their discomfort. It has caused millions of parents countless sleepless nights, but with the right guidance and tips to help ease your child’s discomfort, you can rest a little easier. Our pediatric dentists can offer effective tips and advice to make this development period as smooth as possible for both you and your child.
Non-Nutritive Habits
While thumb- and pacifier-sucking are healthy and natural habits for your child to develop, that can change once they reach a certain age. At around four years old, it’s important to have your child break non-nutritive habits to prevent the future development of orthodontic problems like open bite, commonly caused by the suction created by these habits. Our team can offer helpful tips to wean your child off of pacifiers and thumb-sucking if they’re having difficulty doing this naturally and offer education for parents as to why this is important.
Athletic Mouthguards
If your child is active or participates on a local sports league, it’s crucial to invest in quality protective gear for them. Our custom-crafted mouthguards are designed to comfortably fit within a child’s mouth, all while offering their teeth and jaw the protection they need from impact. It’s much better to be prepared than to experience an unexpected and stressful emergency!