{"id":339,"date":"2016-06-29T17:47:39","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T17:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2024-10-02T19:31:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T19:31:07","slug":"its-summer-take-your-children-to-the-weatherford-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/its-summer-take-your-children-to-the-weatherford-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s summer. Take your children to the Weatherford dentist."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherford-Children\u2019s-Dentist-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Summer check-ups with your Weatherford children\u2019s dentist are convenient and vital to oral health.  What does Cosmetic &amp; Family Dentistry offer?\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherford-Children\u2019s-Dentist-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherford-Children\u2019s-Dentist-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weatherford-Children\u2019s-Dentist.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, the warm weather is here, and so is summer vacation for your kids. Parents, it\u2019s the perfect time to bring the family to Cosmetic &amp; Family Dentistry where your Weatherford children\u2019s dentists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Ashley Decker and Dr. Garrett Mulkey<\/a>, will treat your little ones and teens just as if they were their own. Prevention, restoration and orthodontic correction&#8211;these services keep smiles bright and healthy in the summer and throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What could go wrong with kids\u2019 teeth?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is plenty, and that\u2019s why Dr. Decker and Dr. Mulkey like seeing children by the age of 3. As with all preventive dentistry, the doctors want to avoid dental problems before they occur, or if they do happen, treat them while they are small and uncomplicated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take, for instance, tooth decay. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research says most kids between the ages of 2 and 5 have at least one cavity. Although these are just baby teeth, their health is important as tooth decay in kids can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abscess<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental misalignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech and eating problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby teeth play an important role in the development, eruption and alignment of baby teeth. Unfortunately, many little ones get \u201cbaby bottle\u201d decay, as milk or juice pools around teeth and gums at bedtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children get gum disease, too, if oral hygiene at home is insufficient and if kids don\u2019t get semi-annual cleanings with their children\u2019s dentist in Weatherford. Sticky plaque and tartar decay teeth, and also collect at the gum line, causing inflammation characteristic of mild gingivitis and more serious periodontitis. Gentle plaque and tartar removal, along with tooth polishing, are jobs for your friendly hygienist at Cosmetic &amp; Family Dentistry in Weatherford.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens at a check-up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Weatherford \u00a0children\u2019s dentists like to see little ones by age 3 to check on the development of baby teeth and bone structure. The doctor looks at teeth and gums, counting them and inspecting for bite, alignment, \u00a0decay or gum issues. He or she also looks for jaw development and function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child\u2019s exam includes periodic digital x-rays as needed. Depending on the doctor\u2019s findings, a treatment plan may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restorations such as tooth-colored fillings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic sealants and\/or fluoride treatments to protect against cavities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontics (traditional metal wire and bracket braces, or Invisalign clear aligners for teens)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching on good oral hygiene habits and on mouth protection during sports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggestions for a healthy, tooth-friendly diet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the good old summertime<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest a little of the best season of the year into your children\u2019s oral health. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetic &amp; Family Dentistry to schedule exams and cleanings for your kids and for you, too. We have ample appointments to accommodate busy families. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, the warm weather is here, and so is summer vacation for your kids. Parents, it\u2019s the perfect time to bring the family to Cosmetic &amp; Family Dentistry where your Weatherford children\u2019s dentists, Dr. Ashley Decker and Dr. Garrett Mulkey, will treat your little ones and teens just as if they were their own. 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