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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nAt Chesterfield Family Dental<\/a> in Springfield, we welcome patients of all ages to our dental office! This includes children ages 3 and up. Dr. Buzbee is a skilled and well-trained dentist ready to treat your children with any necessary dental treatments as well as preventive measures. Since we treat patients of all ages, your child may actually visit us for their entire life. We would love to be a part of your family. Going to the dentist as a child can be a scary experience which is why we do everything in our power to make your child\u2019s visit a friendly one. Learn more about children\u2019s dentistry in Springfield and when you should schedule your child\u2019s next appointment.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s dentistry is just the same as general dentistry. We do almost the same things for your child as we do for adults. We recommend bringing your child in to meet us after they turn three years old. During their first visit, we will first give your child a tour of our office and let them play with the dental instruments so that they can feel comfortable. After they are comfortable, we take x-rays and examine their mouth to see if there are any potential problems that should raise concerns or if we see any problems that may develop in their future. This can include the need for braces or other problems. If there is a cavity or another issue going on, we will identify the problem and then complete the treatment as soon as possible. This way, your child doesn\u2019t have to deal with pain or more severe treatments down the line.<\/p>\n We also check the dental hygiene of the child. If we notice that the child isn\u2019t brushing or flossing, we will show them the proper way to do so and then speak with the parents about keeping a close eye on their dental hygiene habits. After examining your child\u2019s mouth, we will give your child sealants on their molars to protect their teeth from debris or food from getting stuck in the crevices of teeth. Lastly, we provide your child with a fluoride treatment which gives them extra protection against bacteria and cavities. We give your child a new toothbrush, floss, toothpaste and a prize for being so brave and then we send them on their way! Our receptionist will have you schedule their next dental exam before you leave our office, that way it\u2019s already set in place.<\/p>\n We recommend to all parents to bring their children in to see us every 6 months so that their children can get used to coming to the dentist and to help prevent serious problems from arising. When you come to see us every 6 months, your child develops a positive and regular relationship with us, which can help him or her from developing a fear of the dentist. As a result, this good habit will develop into adulthood and they will continue to regularly see a dentist for the rest of their life. It\u2019s also important to see us every 6 months because preventive care is the top way to prevent serious issues from forming. During your child\u2019s visit, we examine their mouth and diagnose any problems. When you see us every 6 months, this allows us to catch problems when they are in the early stages. With early treatment, you don\u2019t have to worry about the pain or serious procedures that come with it.<\/p>\n When your child comes to visit us at our Springfield dentist office for children\u2019s dentistry, we can guarantee that they will have a positive experience. Establishing a positive experience is important for your child so that they don\u2019t develop a fear of the dentist and actually don\u2019t dread coming to see us. This makes our job easier and it helps your child\u2019s teeth be healthier! Our staff is friendly and ready to accommodate your child as necessary. If your child does deal with fear or anxiety problems, we can provide sedation dentistry<\/a> to calm them down.<\/p>\n One of the top procedures we perform on children is dental sealants. Dental sealants are thin and plastic coatings that are painted onto the chewing surfaces of molars. This protection results in preventing tooth decay. The solution quickly bonds to the grooves of the teeth to build a protective shield over the enamel. We recommend all children have dental sealants to protect their teeth during the early years of their life when cavities are more likely.<\/p>\n Following your child\u2019s dental cleaning, we usually give them a fluoride treatment for extra cavity protection. Fluoride is a mineral that naturally occurs in water and food but it\u2019s been found to repair and protect the enamel from decay, bacteria, and plaque. This extra step we take helps your child protect them self from cavities and oral health problems. Make sure to use fluoride toothpaste at home as well as use fluoride mouthwashes for extra protection. Fluoride can help speed up remineralization in the teeth and help stop acid production in teeth.<\/p>\n Although we usually don\u2019t start this process until late childhood, braces are a normal part of children\u2019s dentistry. Orthodontic treatment<\/a> usually begins after most of the adult teeth have grown in and we can verify that the gapped, crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth are going to be a problem and won\u2019t correct themselves. If this is the case, we will give your child the option of braces or Invisalign from our dental office.<\/p>\nWhat is Children\u2019s Dentistry?<\/h2>\n
Healthy Teeth For Life<\/h2>\n
A Positive Experience
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<\/h2>\nChildren\u2019s Dentistry Procedures<\/h2>\n
Dental Sealants<\/h2>\n
Fluoride<\/h2>\n
Orthodontics
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<\/h2>\nSchedule Your Child\u2019s Appointment<\/h2>\n