Preventative Dental Care in Anaheim

Making Sure Your Children’s Teeth Shine Bright

At StarshipM Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics, we offer quality dental care and prevention in Anaheim for patients of all ages, from young children to teens and adults. While modern dentistry has provided more options than ever for restoring damaged and decayed teeth, prevention remains the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Give us a call today at to schedule an appointment for preventative care for your child, or contact us online for an interstellar experience.

How Often Should My Child Visit The Dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends dental visits twice a year beginning when the baby is one. During routine visits, we provide thorough cleanings and exams to check the condition of the teeth and identify any possible areas of concern. For most kids, visits every six months are enough, but we may recommend more frequent visits for children who are prone to tooth decay.

Our preventative care services include:

• Dental cleanings
• Thorough examinations
• Fluoride treatments
• Sealants
• X-rays

Early intervention is essential for minimizing damage to the teeth and treating problems early before they become more complicated. When your child has regular visits with the dentist, we are able to provide prompt
intervention at the first sign of a problem, as well as dental services for prevention in Anaheim.

Educating Patients About Proper Care

Generally, dental visits should begin at the age of one or when the first tooth appears. During the early visits, we perform an examination, take a health history, and introduce your child to the office and dental staff. This helps children feel comfortable at future visits. Proper oral care should begin at home by cleaning your baby’s gums with a washcloth and then moving on to a toothbrush and toothpaste.

We take the time to educate parents and children about proper brushing and flossing techniques to ensure that the teeth are getting meticulously cleaned. The teeth should be brushed at least twice each day for optimal oral health and flossed once each day. Good oral hygiene at home and regular dental visits are important for prevention in Anaheim.

Important Steps to Take at Home

There are certain factors that can cause a child to be at greater risk for tooth decay. During regular dental visits, we discuss prevention and how you can help encourage healthy habits and dental health for life. Based on our examination of your child’s teeth, we may recommend specific treatments, oral hygiene tips, and other information to help you encourage oral health at home.

Things you can do to maintain oral health include:

• Making regular dentist appointments
• Using a fluoride toothpaste and brushing daily
• Weaning from a bottle
• Only giving water at night
• Limiting candy, junk food, and sticky foods
• Reducing or eliminating juice and soda
• Encouraging healthy snacking

We offer complete care to our young patients, including regular cleanings and exams, educating them about preserving dental health, and treating any potential problems as early as possible. We are equipped with the tools and training needed to provide quality care to maintain and restore your child’s dental health.

Please call our Anaheim dental and orthodontic team today at to learn how we can help with prevention and schedule an appointment.