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You take great care to ensure your child develops healthy teeth. You teach the importance of proper oral hygiene and promote a well-balanced diet. However, in addition to home care, you child\u2019s smile relies on their pediatric dentist in Amherst. Unfortunately, too many parents underestimate the importance of dental care for young children. The sooner your child receives care from a dentist, the stronger the foundation for a lifetime of dental health.
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Importance of Pediatric Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association<\/a> recommends everyone visits their dentist twice a year for preventive care. However, preventive care for children should actually begin before the age of one. We recommend your child sees the dentist for the first time after the eruption of their first tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the baby teeth eventually fall out, they do serve an important purpose. The primary teeth help your child learn how to eat and speak correctly. In addition, they act as place holders for the adult teeth. If damage to the baby teeth occurs or they do not develop correctly, this could cause complications with your child\u2019s development in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With regular preventive care<\/a>, we monitor the health and development of the baby teeth to ensure the adult teeth erupt and form correctly. This allows us to provide early intervention for future dental problems. By doing so, you decrease the need for extensive or invasive treatments in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bringing your child to the dentist regularly from a young age, they develop a close relationship with us while learning the importance of dental health. Over the years, your child learns to trust us, making dental appointments easy and stress-free. In addition, they grow up with the right foundation to keep their dental health a priority. This commitment to oral health will carry over into adulthood, allowing them to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Pediatric Dentist for Comfortable Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Northampton Pediatric Dentistry, we have the experience and training necessary to ensure your child receives the comfortable, comprehensive care they deserve. We understand that children have different comfort levels and unique needs when visiting the dentist. We take the time to get to know your child to help them feel at ease while in our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a personalized approach, we provide the preventive care your child needs. In addition to cleanings and checkups, we also offer additional preventive services, like dental sealants and fluoride treatments. We take the time to educate your child about proper oral hygiene techniques while discussing any concerns you may have, such as thumb sucking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By taking a team approach to your child\u2019s dental health, we will foster the proper development of their teeth. With the right home care and services from the dentist, you set the right foundation for a lifetime of dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a caring and compassionate pediatric dentist who will be with your child today and in the future, contact Northampton Pediatric Dentistry for a consultation<\/a>. We look forward to helping you create a healthy, beautiful smile for your child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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