December is finally here! Which means time is running out to see us before the year ends, and your dental insurance benefits do too. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist is explaining the advantages of bringing your child in for a checkup and cleaning before the year comes to a close!
Checkup and Cleaning Before 2020
Once your children start their winter break, you may find little time to see the dentist, especially before we’re on our own holiday break! Which means a visit now for a checkup and cleaning is optimal. With a checkup, we use advanced technology to carefully examine your child’s smile for signs of cavities, infection, gingivitis, developing misalignment, or issues with baby teeth falling out on schedule. We also clean the teeth, a process that removes all plaque and tartar, which brushing and flossing alone cannot. By identifying any possible areas of concerns early, we can treat them for the holidays, so your family greets 2021 with a brighter, healthier smile.
Our Preventive Treatments
Our team also offers unique treatments designed to help limit the risk of issues like tooth decay. For example, we can provide a fluoride varnish in each checkup appointment, which we apply to the teeth. Fluoride helps strengthen the outer enamel and lower the chances of cavities. The process only takes a few minutes! We also have dental sealants, which are an acrylic coating we apply to the rear teeth. The coating prevents food from becoming stuck between the rear teeth, which are often difficult for kids to reach when they brush and floss. The sealants stay in place for between five and ten years on average, lowering the chances of a cavity forming in the hard-to-reach portions of your smile. They wear away gradually with time and if needed, we can re-apply in future visits.
Use Those Benefits Now!
Remember, your 2020 dental insurance benefits will expire at the end of December, as will any health savings accounts. Instead of seeing them disappear, contact our team. We will help you navigate the insurance world so you understand what benefits you have available, and how you can use them to help boost oral health. You can then, if necessary, resume treatment in 2021 once your new benefits are available to use. If you have any questions about our approach to children’s dentistry, then contact our team today.
Your Greenville, TX Dentist Offers Children’s Dental Care
At Smith Family Dentistry, we want to make sure you and your family is ready to start 2021 with healthier smiles. To learn more about our approach to children’s dental care or any of our treatments for older patients too, then contact your Greenville, TX, dentist, Dr. Smith, by calling 903-455-5750.