{"id":444,"date":"2015-03-25T17:53:36","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.micheldental.com\/?p=444"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:52:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:52:54","slug":"childrens-dentistry-topeka-ks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/25\/childrens-dentistry-topeka-ks\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Dentistry in Topeka, KS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oh those precious little ones with their precious little smiles. How quickly they grow. But while they are little, it\u2019s important to care for their dental health, so children have a solid foundation upon which to build a lifetime of good oral health care. At Michel Dental<\/a> in Topeka, KS<\/a>, we want to help you instill the value of dental health, which is why children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> is an integral part of our preventive dentistry practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth be told, children\u2019s dentistry<\/strong> begins long before you bring your children to see Dr. Michael Michel for their first checkups, and it begins at home with you. As soon as you see that first baby tooth break through those pink gums, it\u2019s time to start cleaning their teeth. Just take a soft cloth that\u2019s been dampened with warm water and wipe their teeth after feeding. As more teeth appear, you can begin to use a small, soft toothbrush with a dab of toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Dentistry at Michel Dental<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around the time that your children are three years old, Dr. Michel will want to start seeing them in the office for dental checkups every six months. At these exams, we\u2019ll clean their teeth and remove any plaque buildup, assess the health of their gums\u2014yes, children can have gum disease\u2014and we\u2019ll take digital x-rays when necessary. Of course, if we find anything of concern, such as a cavity, we\u2019ll want to treat with expediency in order to prevent a little problem from becoming a big one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fluoride treatments and dental sealants are another important component of children\u2019s dentistry<\/strong>. Fluoride is a mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth\u2019s enamel. Dr. Michel may want to apply a topical fluoride treatment to boost the enamel\u2019s ability to fight dental caries and tooth decay. Dental sealants are a clear or white plastic coating that Dr. Michel \u201cpaints\u201d on to your children\u2019s deeply grooved molars, creating a physical barrier between decay-causing bacteria and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s time for your children to see the dentist, then call the office of Dr. Michel. We serve adults and children in Topeka, KS<\/a>, as well as from the surrounding areas of Emporia, Lawrence and Manhattan.