Practicing and maintaining healthy oral habits begins at a young age. Young children can benefit from visiting a trusted, family dentist to grow and learn with. Keeping your child's teeth and gums healthy can promote a healthy, functional smile for years to come. Dr. Paula Izvernari offers pediatric dentistry services for children as young as 1 year old. We offer a full range of pediatric family dentistry services in our dental office located in Montclair.
We encourage parents to visit our full-service, comprehensive dental practice for the care they need to improve the health and function of their child's smile. We focus on building strong patient-dentist relationships, patient education, and preventive dental care.
Cavities are one of the most common dental concerns amongst younger patients. Our dental care team works closely with your child to help them learn the proper ways to brush, floss and take care of their teeth. Creating healthy habits at a young age can encourage healthy habits as they learn and grow.
Most dentists recommend that children visit the dentist at the age of 1 or after the emergence of their first tooth.
Our dental care team works with your child every step of the way. We screen for many common dental concerns, including those related to the structure and bite function. As your child grows, we will monitor oral development and make any necessary recommendations for early orthodontic care or other services. We also offer a variety of orthodontic treatments in our office for young smiles, including invisible braces.
Your children's baby teeth play several roles, including enabling them to chew solid food. The primary teeth hold space for the permanent teeth and serve as a placeholder within the gums to facilitate healthy oral development. They also play a key role in your child's speech development. Keeping the primary teeth healthy sets the stage for a growing smile that is stable, balanced, and naturally functional. If your child loses or damages a primary tooth, it is important to address it as soon as possible to avoid more complex problems down the road.
If a child is sucking a thumb or pacifier when the permanent teeth arrive, it may lead to biting alignment problems or crooked teeth. Children usually stop thumb sucking before preschool age. Discouraging your child from sucking their thumb early on can prevent many dental health problems.
The most common dental concern for younger patients is cavities. We will work closely with your child to teach them proper brushing, flossing, and oral hygiene. By instilling healthy habits at an early age, children will be more likely to continue them as they grow and learn. Keeping your child's teeth and gums healthy can promote a healthy, functional smile for years to come.
Be sure not to irritate the area. Find the tooth and put it in a cup of milk or water. Contact Double A Dental Group as soon as possible. In some cases, the permanent tooth can be saved if handled in a timely fashion. Our experienced team will work with you to restore your smile and find the right solution for you.
If your child is experiencing a toothache, be sure to contact Double A Dental Group in Montclair, CA. Our dental care team can work with your child to identify the cause of pain and create a treatment plan. In the meantime, apply a cold compress to the cheek.
We provide a full range of pediatric dental services, including orthodontics, dental fillings, X-rays as needed, gentle dental cleaning, complete oral health exams, routine screenings for cavities, dental sealants, and patient education. Building strong patient-dentist relationships, educating patients, and promoting preventive dental care are our top priorities.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should have his or her first dental appointment before their first birthday or six months after their first tooth appears. Dr. Izvernari will have the opportunity to monitor your child's oral development from the very first visit and establish a comfortable, trusting relationship with them that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
