From the moment the first tooth arrives, your child’s smile needs to be monitored and maintained. The baby teeth are the placeholders for the permanent smile that will emerge over the first two decades of your child’s life. At Liberty Lake Smile Source, we love working with kids and their parents to ensure every young smile gets the best possible care. We are a family-friendly practice that offers compassionate children’s dentistry in Spokane Valley.
Children should have their first dental visit by the time they turn one and begin routine dental care. Our dentists and support team are here to help our young patients and their parents learn about the best ways to achieve optimum oral health. We provide general preventive dental care for kids, including cleanings, checkups and cavity prevention like sealants. Our dental team can also provide tooth repairs, emergency dental treatments, orthodontics and even extractions when needed. You will find a full range of dental services for your child’s oral health at our dental center in Liberty Lake, WA.
Comprehensive Children’s Dental Care
You want your child to be healthy and happy. One of the best gifts you can give your child is a healthy smile. Our dental team is here to help your children learn good oral habits from an early age, giving them the tools to maintain their smiles for a lifetime. We make it fun for kids to learn about their oral health, and our dental office is designed for a kid-friendly experience. There is a children’s play area and TVs in the treatment rooms to make dental visits fun, and our dental team is experienced with helping kids feel at ease while they get the dental care they need.
Our dentists are both family men and have kids of their own. Our dentists are gentle, experienced dentists that will provide the same level of care for your child’s smile as they would their own child. If you have been looking for a new children’s dentist in the greater Spokane or Post Falls, ID, area, give us a call at Liberty Lake Smile Source. We welcome kids and patients of all ages at our practice. Most dental insurance plans are accepted – contact us to schedule your child’s first checkup.
Dental Sealants
Tooth decay is a common oral health problem, especially for kids and teens. When food particles and bacteria are left in the small crevices of the teeth, they can cause cavities in the enamel and dentin. Brushing and flossing are the best defense against cavities, but the back molars can be difficult to keep clean. One general dentistry option for extra protection against cavities is using a dental sealant on back molars. At Liberty Lake Smile Source, we offer dental sealants for cavity prevention at our dental center in Liberty Lake, WA.
What Are Dental Sealants?
The back molars are at a higher risk for tooth decay. The larger back teeth have plenty of nooks and crannies that can hide food debris, sugar and bacteria, and it is more difficult to clean the back areas of the mouth. Dental sealants are a thin film of plastic that is applied to the back molars to cover the surface. The sealant fills in the small crevices and puts a layer of plastic between bacteria/food and the tooth enamel. This reduces the chance of cavities, preventing damage to the teeth and the need for fillings or other dental treatments.
Dental sealants are typically used on permanent molars with kids and teens from age 6 and up. However, dental sealants can be used on baby teeth to help prevent cavities or for adults prone to tooth decay. The treatment is quick and cost-effective. A liquid plastic is painted onto the molar surfaces after the teeth are cleaned, and it is allowed to dry and harden on the teeth. The procedure can be performed right after a dental cleaning during a checkup – it only takes a few minutes to complete. The sealant lasts for several years, slowly wearing away. It is safely ingested, and the sealant can be replaced once it completely wears away.
If you or your child is susceptible to cavities and tooth decay, dental sealants are an affordable and effective option to add extra protection to your teeth. To learn more about teeth sealing for kids and adults, ask about this procedure at your next checkup. Contact us at Liberty Lake Smile Source to schedule your appointment.
