Even during these difficult times, it’s important to make sure that you and your kids are maintaining good at-home oral hygiene, and that you bring your kids into Milpitas Children’s Dental for regular six-month dental visits. During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, consistent dental care is more important than ever. Why? Find out now!
1. Consistent Dental Care Saves You Time & Money
Great at-home oral hygiene and regular six-month visits to Milpitas Children’s Dental can help you avoid common issues like cavities or even gum disease. By preventing and avoiding these oral health issues, you can save a lot of time and money.
That last point is important. During this difficult time, a lot of families are out of work or have reduced incomes. Compared to filling a tooth or treating a cavity with a dental crown, preventive care like a routine teeth cleaning at Milpitas Children’s Dental is cheaper, and can help you avoid unexpected expenses and out-of-pocket costs.
2. Great Oral Health Helps Keep The Immune System Strong
One of the reasons you and your kids both should be seeing the dentist every six months and brushing and flossing is that great oral health can help boost your immune system. How? It’s simple to understand.
When your mouth has to fight off an infection, like gum disease or an infected tooth, a lot of your immune system’s resources have to be sent to that area to fight back against the bacteria. That means they can’t be used elsewhere.
In contrast, if your mouth is healthy, your immune system will be strong and ready to respond to threats like COVID-19, the flu, the common cold, and other infectious diseases. This may reduce your overall risk of getting sick.
3. Routine Visits Are Essential For Checking Your Child’s Oral Development
Particularly for kids who are between the ages of 3-6, routine dental visits allow the dentist to check on their oral development and identify any potential issues. By the age of 3, most kids will have all of their baby teeth, and by the age of 6, your child’s first adult teeth may be coming in.
Throughout this time and as they grow, it’s important to bring your little one to see a dentist like Dr. Richard. As an experienced pediatric dentist, Dr. Richard can look for any potential signs of oral development issues, such as a crowded bite, crooked teeth, and other problems.
Then, he can recommend the appropriate treatment. The sooner you treat an oral development issue, the easier it will be, and the less time and money it will cost. So make sure you see Dr. Richard at Milpitas Children’s Dental to keep an eye on your child’s oral health and development.
Contact Us Today – We’re Here To Help During This Difficult Time!
We know that, as a parent, you’re always worried about your little one’s health and well-being. That’s why we’re taking steps to protect you and your family while still providing your kids with the dental care they need in Milpitas. There won’t be any other patients in the office during your child’s visit, and we’re taking all other steps recommended by authorities like the CDC and WHO to protect you and your little ones. So don’t wait. Contact us online or give us a call at (408) 872-6913 to schedule an appointment for your child right away.