We love preventive dentistry – it’s how you catch cavities before they move in for good! That’s why we’re over the moon about today’s campfire topic: dental visits (and how often you need them).
Whether you’re a young buckaroo or a wise ol’ cattle rustler, routine dental checkups and cleanings are necessary to fight off problems on the home range. But how often do you really need them? And why are they so important? Let’s take a gander at how regular visits keep pearly whites shinin’ bright as the noontime sun!
How Often Should Children Visit the Dentist?
Good oral hygiene is a top priority for every smile, no matter the age. But young cowpokes, in particular, need extra care and attention to ensure their teeth grow healthy and strong!
Because of this, we recommend putting a pediatric dental visit on your calendar every six months to take care of tartar buildup and spot cavities. However, some kiddos might need a dental roundup more often — like every three months. But why?
More frequent check-ins support young ones struggling with oral hygiene back at the ranch or those with early dental development issues (like a bad bite). In addition, some children are nervous about dentist visits. Don’t worry; we understand those jitters! We recommend extra visits to encourage kids to be more comfortable with routine checkups, get to know their dentist and learn that this rodeo isn’t as scary as they thought.
How Many Checkups Do Adults Need Every Year?
Time in the patient chair is essential to achieving a healthy smile—even when you’ve stopped growing. Maintaining a twice-a-year checkup routine keeps your mouth clean, cavity-free, and healthy as a horse!
Just like buckaroos, some adults need more frequent checkups. Folks with gum disease, inflammation, dry mouth, diabetes, weak enamel, or smoking habits are more susceptible to dental problems. Frequent visits ensure that you and your dentist keep a close eye on cavities and inflammation!
Why Cleanings & Checkups Are Our Ace-in-the-Hole
Preventive care means issues are caught and treated before they cause trouble down the trail. Checkups allow your dentist to wrangle cavities, gum inflammation, and misaligned tooth development as soon as possible. Tooth and jaw development evaluations also catch orthodontic issues early on! Cleanings take care of pesky plaque that builds up on teeth and leads to cavities.
Office visits also teach little wranglers good brushing and flossing techniques that last a lifetime and keep those pearly whites bright.
Schedule a Checkup so We Can Say “Howdy!”
Our cavity wranglers have a quick question: When did you last saddle up to see the dentist? If you said “more than a year ago,” it’s time for a visit! Hygiene habits are the bread and butter of healthy smiles, but routine checkups are an essential tool for your saddlebag!
So, save a spot on your calendar for your kiddo’s next dentist appointment at Howdy Pediatric Dental Studio. Let’s kick those cavities, get chompers sparklin’, and build lifelong healthy habits for your buckaroo!