Dr. Brent and Dr. Owens are talented dentists who help children of all ages enjoy themselves while overcoming their anxiety. You can easily relax because you know your child is sure to get the best care with the latest children’s dentistry advancements. But most importantly, most children leave happy! We have received so many reviews where parents say their little ones can’t wait to come back!
At KC Family Dental, we focus on promoting excellent dental care habits in children. We also enjoy teaching kids how to keep their teeth healthy throughout their lifetime. Usually, we ask to see them at 1-year old for their first dental visit unless you notice a concern earlier. From there, we love to watch them grow and prosper each year.
It's our goal to ensure that every child grows up without fear or anxiety about the dental office. Our office is an exciting and comfortable place where children love to visit. Whether you’ve got a timid 3-year-old or a confident 7-year-old, we’re here to assist you!
Good Habits Now to Produce a Lifetime of Tooth HealthIt is essential to introduce good hygiene habits early in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. This fundamental building block can ensure a lifetime of great oral health. Children’s teeth are often susceptible to cavities, even at young ages, for various reasons.
Children often struggle to brush their teeth well alone. Therefore, parents should assist their children with their daily dental care habits. That way, kids get a thorough cleaning, which encourages proper dental actions and keeps them going throughout their adult life.
Little children tend to eat all day long. They’re hungry and developing, but all that munching leads to prolonged acid exposure. Each time you eat, the mouth creates acid. Ultimately, this leads to more cavities. Dirty teeth cause more acid to be generated, which makes the tooth enamel more vulnerable.
There’s good news, though! When you recognize poor hygiene and dietary routines, you can reduce the risk of cavities in your child’s teeth. With that, we offer a fluoride treatment to mineralize the teeth, also effectively decreasing the number of cavities.
Prevent Tooth Decay in Children – The Easy Way!We know that everyone tries to do a great job of brushing their teeth. However, it’s often hard to reach the food and plaque in the back teeth with those deep grooves. This results in plaque and bacteria formation, which causes decay. Once the tooth starts to decay, it’s permanently impaired and requires a crown or filling.
Dental sealants are a great way to offset the challenges kids face with proper brushing, and guards the teeth against harm. This procedure is painless, harmless, and only takes a few minutes to do.
After the teeth are sterilized and cleaned, a thin coating of white sealant is put on the tooth. A curing light is then directed toward the sealant, which bonds it in place. These steps don’t require drills, shots, or a reduction of the tooth structure!
Placing dental sealants is a pre-emptive action for adolescents and children, which can preserve their teeth for many years to come.
Preventative Care Now to Avoid Braces LaterMost of us recall the challenges and embarrassment of wearing braces during childhood. While there are times when it’s necessary to correct serious bite disorder (malocclusion), early treatment is often the best solution. If you talk to a knowledgeable and qualified dentist, you may not need orthodontics at all!
Young children are still growing, so their bones and teeth are malleable, whereas adults aren’t. Learning that a child has malocclusion early means that the dentist can figure out how their permanent teeth might come together. With quick detection, more prevention and planning can be done for your child.
What About Knocking Out Teeth?Almost five million teeth are knocked out in America each year. Even relatively non-dangerous sports can present a hazard for a child’s teeth without the right protection.
Unfortunately, many mouth guards are a one-size-fits-all when you get them at the store, and they don’t work well. In fact, they can deter proper breathing while running.
Custom-made mouthguards for sports protect and fit well, so they can be worn for every sport. The ADA (American Dental Association) promotes the wearing of custom mouthguards for all sports, including wrestling and acrobatics.
We can even create a mouthguard with your team’s colors! With that, we offer a team mouthguard fitting party and discount, too!
Your entire family deserves a healthy smile! Schedule online or give us a call today at (913) 220-2209 to schedule a visit for everyone.
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