Here at Canyon Creek Dentistry, we offer fun, fast, and pain-free dental cleanings that get rid of germs on your child’s teeth to stop tooth decay. We know your child brushes and flosses their teeth twice a day. However, your child also needs teeth cleaning at least twice a year to ensure good oral health. A pediatric dental cleaning is a part of your child’s dental exam. During your kid’s cleaning, one of our experienced hygienists will take away the bad germs, brush their pearly whites, and floss your child’s teeth. Here is what to expect during a dental cleaning at our pediatric dental office in Temple, Texas.
Go Away Germs!
Food can turn into plaque. When you don’t brush and floss, plaque (the sticky stuff) turns to tartar. Now, this must be cleared-out by our team. During the first step of the dental cleaning, a Canyon Creek Dentistry hygienist will take away these bad germs from your child’s teeth. To do this, they will use a manual scaler for plaque and a gentle electrical scaler for tartar. Then, the bad germs are gone!
Shine and Sparkle
The second step of dental cleaning is to shine the teeth. We will use a cleaning tool called a prophy cup on your child’s teeth. This looks similar to a toothbrush, but it has a round cup instead of a brush on the end. Inside the cup is a special type of tough toothpaste. At Canyon Creek Dentistry, we have lots of yummy flavors to brush your child’s teeth. Mmmmm! This part of the dental cleaning is painless and will make your child’s teeth shine and sparkle.
Super-Protectors & Oral Health Tips
Once your child’s teeth have been cleaned, Dr. Prajapati may use fluoride or sealant. Both help protect your child’s teeth from decay by coating them with a natural protector. Luckily, our fluoride comes in many different flavors that your child can choose from. Once your child’s teeth have been protected, Dr. Prajapati will go over some good oral habits your child should follow based on the exam.
Dental cleanings are fast and painless. At Canyon Creek Family Dentistry,, we are dedicated to making a positive space for you and your children. As a reminder, if needed, we only use positive reinforcement, never negative reinforcement, to make your child’s time more enjoyable and safe. We have a caring staff that will help your child with every step of the dental cleaning. Schedule your family dental appointment today.