Give us a call! 253-564-2222
| Home | | | | | | | | | Contact Us |
| Home | | | | | | | | | Contact Us |
Why Fix Baby Teeth? When you first walk into our office, you will be greeted by a kid-friendly waiting room. From our playhouse and toys to our video game area, we have something fun for all ages. When the appointment begins, your child will get to lay back and watch their favorite show or movie on a TV on the ceiling while they get their teeth cleaned or treatment completed, (and parents are always welcome back in the treatment area). After their smile is bright and shiny, they will receive a token to visit the toy tower where they get to pick out a prize! Dr. Beck, Dr. McCoy and our assistants all spend time with each child connecting and teaching, working to instill the importance of good dental habits, in an enjoyable way. We want each child to develop a positive mindset in relation to dental health, as they start off on their lifetime journey to maintain a healthy smile. We truly believe in this philosophy of making dental visits as enjoyable as possible. So many adults have negative stories about going to the dentist when they were children themselves. Many have such traumatic memories that they now have severe anxiety, and even dental phobia, and often avoid going to a dentist at all, even if they are in pain, all due to the fear that has stayed with them since childhood. To us, this is devastating, and the reason why we do what we do. Our goal is to make every visit to our office a positive, memorable experience for our patients. We aim to provide an extraordinary dental experience in hopes of instilling confidence into each child we see. It's important to teach your child good oral hygiene habits early, because cavities can start even before babies have visible teeth! Babies have 20 primary teeth that are already present in the jaws when they're born. Primary teeth start coming in around 6 months of age, and create a healthy foundation for adult teeth by maintaining space in the jaw. Do Baby Teeth Really Matter?If a primary (baby) tooth is lost too early, the permanent (adult) teeth can start to move into the empty space and make it difficult for the other permanent teeth to find room when they come in. This leads to crooked or crowded teeth. Starting your baby off with the best oral care can lead to a lifelong healthy smile. Remember, both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that your child have their first visit no later than age two. |
