It’s Time for Your Child’s Summer Checkup!

Summer is finally here, and it’s your child’s favorite time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also prime-time for cavities in young smiles, as sweet summer treats and a change in the routine leave your little one’s teeth more vulnerable to decay than ever. So what can you do to protect your child’s smile through June, July, and August? Schedule a checkup and cleaning at Countryside Dental! Dr. Natalya Nagornaya and our whole team are proud to provide exceptional children’s dentistry for Buffalo Grove, IL, to help your little one start the summer off right.

Pediatric Dentistry in Buffalo Grove, IL

Preventive dental care is crucial for patients of all ages, but it’s especially important for children, who are highly vulnerable to cavities between six and 14 years old. Scheduling a checkup and cleaning every six months allows us to remove the plaque and tartar that’s had the chance to build up since their last visit. We will also take x-rays to catch spots of decay that may be lurking beneath the surface. If your child does have a cavity, there’s no need to worry. With advanced technology and tooth-colored fillings, Dr. Nagornaya and our caring, friendly staff will have your child’s smile back to its original health in no time!

In addition to removing plaque and tartar and checking for cavities, we can also start your child’s summer off with some extra preventive measures to further protect her teeth from cavities — like dental sealants and fluoride treatments.

Dental Sealants Shield Back Teeth from Decay

The nooks and crannies (pits and fissures) that cover the molars in the back of the mouth are a prime location for the development of cavities. Fortunately, we can provide protection for these teeth with dental sealants, thin coverings painted directly onto the surface of teeth and hardened with a special light. It’s a quick, painless treatment that can shield teeth from the bacteria that causes cavities for years to come.

Fluoride Treatments Strengthen Tooth Enamel

The mineral fluoride is highly effective in strengthening tooth enamel to provide protection against cavities. Depending on the health of your child’s teeth and their risk for decay, we can perform a quick fluoride treatment to help guard small smiles against decay this summer.

Schedule Your Child’s Appointment Today!

We know your child is looking forward to a happy, active summer — and that doesn’t include worrying about cavities or other dental problems. You can make sure she starts summer vacation off with a clean-smile slate by scheduling her checkup and cleaning this June at Countryside Dental! Contact us to request an appointment with the Buffalo Grove dentist today.