Wichita, KS dentist explains why dental visits are important for your kids
By Dr. David Koepsel
Functions of baby teeth
Preventive care is the cornerstone of healthy teeth and gums. Without proper care at home and regular dental check-ups, children are prone to a variety of oral health diseases and tooth decay, which can have a serious impact on several aspects of their development. Even though baby teeth are eventually lost and replaced by adult teeth, keeping baby teeth healthy serves several important functions:
- Helping your child learn how to say speech sounds correctly so they are easily understood by others
- Enabling your child to properly chew and swallow their food for good digestion
- Providing your child with a healthy, beautiful smile that they are confident in
- Keeping space in their mouth for their adult teeth to grow in correctly
- Preventing your child from being in unnecessary pain due to decay and disease
The importance of regular check-ups
In addition to brushing your child’s teeth twice daily and flossing at least once per day, regular professional cleanings and check-ups can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. At routine hygiene visits, we do more than just polish your child’s teeth for a pearly shine!
Professional cleanings by our skilled dental hygienists remove any built-up plaque and tartar that has formed on your child’s teeth. These harmful substances are a breeding ground for the bacteria that lead to tooth decay and gum disease, and once tartar has developed on teeth, it cannot be removed by brushing and flossing at home. With special instruments, our hygienists gently clean your child’s teeth, and we will also polish their teeth to reduce the surface area that plaque can adhere to.
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Dr. Koepsel performs a thorough examination during the check-up portion of your child’s dental visit, examining all surfaces of their teeth, along with their gums and other soft tissues to ensure that they are developing properly. By performing regular check-ups, Dr. Koepsel can spot any problematic areas before they have a chance to develop into something bigger that is harder and more costly to treat.
When your child sees the dentist regularly from an early age, they are less likely to develop dental fears or anxieties that can prevent them from receiving the dental care they need as they get older. We can also answer any questions that you or your child have about how to properly take care of their teeth. A healthy attitude towards the dentist and regular visits lay the foundation for good dental habits throughout their life.
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Convenient dental care for the whole family
At East Wichita Dentist, we understand how busy modern family schedules are. When your whole family visits the same dentist, you can schedule all your visits at once, see the dentist back-to-back, and save precious time and gas money. We also provide office hours until 6:00 pm to reduce the stress of getting to dental appointments during work or school.
We love seeing our patients’ healthy, bright smiles! If you or your child are due for a routine dental check-up, call us today at (316) 215-7152 to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. David Koepsel
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Such an amazing dental office! The staff is so nice and welcoming. I felt right at home. They used sedation dentistry on me and it took all the fear from me and it didn't even hurt. I have never met a dental office that is so easy to talk to! Love them
