{"id":1082,"date":"2017-08-01T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2025-01-27T15:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:47:48","slug":"childs-dental-school-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/childs-dental-school-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Smiles – Child’s Dental Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Back-to-School \u22c5 Healthy Kids Healthy Smiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Dr.<\/a>Have you scheduled your child’s dental appointment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that children who miss their regularly scheduled child’s dental appointments could suffer both health and academic consequences?\u00a0 According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, “Children with poorer oral health status were more likely to experience dental pain, miss school, and perform poorly in school.”\u00b9\u00a0 As a parent, we know your number one priority is to ensure the health and well-being of your child.\u00a0 You can ensure your child’s dental health<\/a> is in tip-top shape by seeing your dentist before the school year starts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Check-up Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n
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At your child’s dental appointment, our team will ensure that your child’s smile is free of decay and provide the necessary preventative care to keep them healthy until their next visit.  Depending on the age of your child and how frequent they visit our office<\/a>, we may take a few x-rays so that Dr. Jorgenson<\/a> can see below the surface of the teeth and in the tight spaces between the teeth.  One of our comforting and gentle dental hygienists will then perform a hygiene exam to check the gums and tongue for any signs of trouble.  Then Dr. Jorgenson will perform his comprehensive exam to check for any abnormalities, decay, or possible future issues to monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the exams and x-rays show no signs of disease, decay, or other dental health issues, we will perform a teeth cleaning, polish the teeth, and apply fluoride to protect the tooth enamel (as needed).  Before the end of the child’s dental appointment, one of our hygienists will review tips for maintaining a happy, healthy smile!  This includes proper brushing and flossing technique and review of foods and drinks that are good or bad for teeth.  Children can practice using a toothbrush on an oversized mouth model for education and for fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Dental Conditions in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your child’s dental comprehensive exam, there may be conditions discovered that require treatment.  Depending on the condition, the necessary treatment can be performed immediately in our Costa Mesa dental office or just something Dr. Jorgenson wants to keep an eye on.  Any possible issues will be discussed in full, allowing time for discussion of all treatment options, and any questions you or your child might have.  Some common conditions<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n