5 Things You May Not Have Known about Caring for your Children’s Teeth

Keeping healthy teeth and gums at every age is an important part of overall well-being . Kid’s oral health needs often require special attention from both little ones themselves and their caregivers. Here are some important things to keep in mind when considering your children’s oral health needs:


1.) Kid’s Teeth are More Porous – Baby teeth are home to pores and pits that aren’t found on adult teeth. This means that kid’s teeth require special protection to prevent debris and bacteria from settling in these spaces and causing damage. As a family dentist, Dr. Moscattini can apply sealants and fluoride varnishes for young smiles, to help them stay strong and seal out agents of decay.

2.) Keeping Baby Teeth Healthy is Important – Many parents believe that baby teeth don’t need special care, as they’ll eventually fall out. However, keeping up good oral health for these teeth is crucial to ensuring a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. If a child’s baby teeth begin to decay, they are at a higher risk for developing more complicated oral health problems in the future.

3.) Kids Need to Keep up Routine Dental Checkups, Just like Adults – Children don’t get to put off going to the dentist just because their permanent teeth aren’t in yet. Dental cleanings, for any patient, allow Dr. Moscattini to spot potential problems ahead of time and to thoroughly clean teeth to remove buildup of plaque. Because children are still learning how to take good care of their teeth, keeping regular dental appointments for x-rays and teeth cleanings is vital.


4.) Children Sometimes Need Help – As kids learn what it means to successfully clean their teeth each day, they’ll need guidance to make sure they’re doing it right. Young children may need help from caregivers to floss and reach all of their teeth with a toothbrush to keep them healthy.


5.) Your Children’s Oral Health Habits Will Be Modeled after Your Own – Children’s parents or caregivers are their role models for many behaviors, including hygiene care. If you brush and floss your teeth regularly, children will take a cue from you and follow the same habits. It’s important to keep up with your own oral health needs, in order to set the right example for kids.


With the right care, it’s possible for every member of your family to have beautiful, healthy smiles. For more information on family-friendly dentistry, contact the Duluth family dental office of Roy Moscattini, DDS.

One-Appointment Cosmetic Dentistry

If you’re looking to get a more attractive smile, cosmetic dental treatments can get you there by addressing teeth staining, misalignment, missing teeth, or signs of decay. However, if you’re worried that your cosmetic dental treatment plan will involve repeated trips back to a dental office, Dr. Moscattini is happy to offer many cosmetic procedures that can be completed in one office visit.

• Teeth Whitening – If your teeth are severely stained, you can get a fresh new smile the same day with professional teeth whitening services at Dr Moscattini’s Duluth dental office. Dr. Moscattini uses the trusted Zoom!® whitening brand to help lift stains off of teeth. The best part is, Zoom!® whitening treatment typically only takes an hour. Zoom!® is safe, comfortable and effective!
  
• Composite Fillings – Cavities are, unfortunately, a common oral health concern that used to be addressed with metal amalgam fillings. However, metal is dark and stands out in contrast to your natural dental enamel. Dr. Moscattini uses tooth-colored filling material to treat cavities at his Duluth cosmetic dental office. No one but you and your dentist will know that you have had cavity treatment -- your smile will remain naturally beautiful.
  
• Root Canal Therapy - Decayed teeth are a serious oral health problem and can stand out as darkened or yellowed in the rest of your smile. Root canal therapy is an endodontic procedure that corrects issues of tooth infection and decay by removing affected material from inside your tooth, saving your natural tooth from needing extraction and restoring it to its natural appearance. A root canal can typically be completed in a few hours and can later be topped with a dental crown for furthered support and improved aesthetic.
  
• Bonding – Cosmetic dental bonding makes your teeth appear more even and symmetrical in the face of uneven wear and tear on teeth. Dr. Moscattini will apply and shape a tooth-colored resin to enhance your smile’s appearance. Dental bonding is affordable, convenient, will last for years, and only takes a short time to complete.

You don’t have to wait forever to get a more appealing smile. Dr. Moscattini’s dental office offers same-day cosmetic dental procedures in Duluth that improve your appearance, as well as your oral health.  For patients requiring additional or extended treatment plans, Dr. Moscattini also offers Invisalign®, dental implants, veneers, and fixed bridges. To get more information on one-appointment dental visits, contact Dr. Moscattini’s Duluth dental office today!

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