Early Dental Care
Ensure a Healthy Smile For Life
Dental care for young children and adolescents is important. Seeing a pediatric dentist early can set your child up for oral health success.
The highly skilled doctors at AOMS Pediatric & Children's Dentistry work with children of all ages to protect their oral health, prevent cavities, and teach positive oral hygiene habits early. Our practice in Amarillo, Texas, utilizes advanced dental X-ray technology to accurately assess a patient’s condition and identify any problems.
When Should My Child First Visit a Dentist?
The easiest way to remember the best time to bring your child to the dentist is to think first tooth, first year, first visit. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association both recommend having your child visit a dentist 6 months after their first tooth has erupted.
The first visit with us is fun, fast, and easy. We have the child sit on a parent’s lap when we perform our exam. Pediatric dentists can quickly check for the telltale signs of plaque buildup, proper tooth eruption sequence, or abnormalities without making your child hold their mouth open for a long time.
At your first appointment, your pediatric team can also teach you proper cleaning techniques, nutrition, and other preventive measures to preserve your child’s teeth. Making a few changes to your child’s diet (e.g., limiting juice consumption and not putting babies to bed with a bottle) can prevent the need for dental work later on. This first visit is also a great way to establish a positive relationship between your child and the dentist.
Why Do Babies and Young Children Need Dental Care?
Many parents and caregivers wonder why their baby needs to visit a dentist so early. More and more, dentists are seeing children as young as 2 years old who already have multiple cavities. Seeing a pediatric dentist during your baby’s first year can help prevent this decay from taking place or progressing. Your dentist can assess your child’s risk for tooth decay using quick and easy techniques, such as simply looking for plaque buildup around the gum line.
Even though baby teeth will eventually fall out, serious cases of tooth decay can cause complications that could affect your child’s permanent teeth, such as oral infections (abscesses). Tooth decay and cavities can also cause discomfort, problems with eating, and even difficulty concentrating in school. A chronic infection in your child’s mouth can weaken their immune system, which can lead to other health concerns. Starting regular dental visits early can prevent these issues.
Hear From Early Dental Care Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing early dental care at our office.
Reviews From Our Early Dental Care Patients
Ashton Reviews Her Early Dental Care Procedure
Watch Review"My name’s Ashton and I’m from Amarillo, Texas. We had to pull out my baby teeth for me to get my braces back on. Amarillo Pediatrics is amazing. This place is so cool. I love the game room. The doctors here are really caring. They’re really nice. When I got my teeth pulled out, one of the doctors held my hand the whole time, and it was great. The staff here are super friendly. They’re like my friends. They’re always nice to me, and they always treat me respectfully. They really made my day happier. I’m so excited to have an awesome smile. I highly recommend Amarillo Pediatrics."
Kennedi Reviews Her Early Dental Care Procedure
Watch Review"My name is Kennedi, and I came to AOMS Pediatrics to have my teeth cleaned. What I like best about Dr. Lindsey is that she always makes me feel comfortable, and she cleans my teeth really gentle. When I first walked in for like the first time ever, I was really nervous. Dr. Lindsey made me feel really calm. She asked me, “How was my day?” And like, “What did I do at school, and what’s my favorite subject?” By doing that, she made me think about other things, and now I kind of like coming. Everyone’s so nice and they just make you feel at home and comfortable. I would definitely recommend AOMS Pediatrics."
Todd Reviews His Early Dental Care Procedure
Watch Review"We come for the personal care, as well as the terrific facilities here at AOMS. It is the nicest dental office I have ever been to. It looks like an art museum but with dental surgery mixed in. She developed several cavities; she needed a root canal. Just putting Kennedi at ease really helps out. At this age, it's important that my daughter feels comfortable with whoever's giving her care. I know I can get that with Dr. Lindsey. Dr. Lindsey definitely went the extra mile for Kennedi's care by coming to the hospital, visiting with her before and after, making sure that Kennedi was comfortable throughout the whole experience."
Lori Reviews Her Early Dental Care Procedure
Watch Review"My name is Lori. I’m from Amarillo, Texas, and I came to Amarillo Pediatrics to get my daughter general dentistry. This practice, I really feel like it’s immaculate. At Amarillo Pediatrics, the doctors treat children like they’re theirs. The doctors here are super transparent every step of the way. They tell you everything that you need to know so the kids aren’t nervous. It makes the kids feel so comfortable. The staff here is really sweet. It really does feel like they care here. My overall experience at Amarillo Pediatrics was amazing. They’re very great doctors and very good staff. I would highly recommend Amarillo Pediatrics."
Aryana Reviews Her Early Dental Care Procedure
Watch Review"My name’s Aryana, and I’m from Amarillo, Texas, and I came to see the dentist. I love the environment, and the staff here are really nice, and they really take their time. I feel really safe here. The doctors here are awesome. Dr. Ruiz is very nice, and she makes me feel very comfortable. Dr. Ruiz has very funny jokes. I love my great smile. Thank you, Amarillo Dentistry. Come see Dr. Ruiz. She’s the best!"
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