Family Dentistry
It's essential to prioritize high-quality dental treatment for both children and adults. Our team is dedicated to helping every member of your family achieve optimal oral health.
Family Dental Care in Fairhope, AL
Taking care of your teeth is an essential part of maintaining good health. Dentists typically recommend the same fundamental advice for keeping your teeth healthy and looking great.
- Brush and floss your teeth daily to prevent tooth decay.
- Visit your dentist at least twice a year to maintain good oral health and prevent dental issues that may arise.
- Avoid opening or tearing things with your teeth.
- Avoid foods and drinks that can discolor your teeth or cause stains.
At Point Clear Dental Associates, our trusted family dentist can explain how extra assistance and attention are required to look after your kids’ teeth. Visiting the dental office can be a strange experience for kids, so it helps to find a professional who can meet the needs of the whole family.
At Point Clear Dental Associates, we strive to create an environment that welcomes all members of your family. From adults to teens and little kids, we are equipped with the technology, expertise, and compassion to provide high-level care to the whole family.
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What pediatric dentistry services are available?
At Point Clear Dental Associates, we provide comprehensive pediatric dentistry services to protect and enhance your child’s oral health. Our offerings include:
- Sealants for cavity prevention:
- A thin acrylic coating on the back molars is applied to the back molars.
- The coating hardens, blocking bacteria and plaque that lead to cavities.
- Fluoride treatments for stronger enamel:
- Direct application of fluoride to the teeth.
- Strengthens tooth enamel, potentially reverses decay, and prevents future decay.
In addition to these core services, Point Clear Dental Associates also provides:
- Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment: An alternative approach to treating and preventing tooth decay.
- Space maintainers: To ensure proper spacing and alignment as your child’s permanent teeth emerge.
- Teeth grinding treatment: Solutions to protect teeth and alleviate the symptoms of grinding.
We aim to ensure your child’s teeth remain strong, healthy, and free from decay, utilizing the latest preventive dental care.
- Sealants for cavity prevention:
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What are common kids dental issues?
Many of a kid’s dental problems are the same ones affecting adults, but as children’s teeth are still developing, untreated dental conditions can cause poor and misaligned tooth development, leading to a more serious problem as a child grows up.
Common kids’ dental issues include:
- Tooth decay
- Bad breath
- Sensitive teeth
- Thumb-sucking
- Gum disease
- Teeth grinding
- Canker sores
- Baby teeth-loss
- Over-retained primary teeth
- Dental anxiety
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What makes Point Clear Dental Associates different?
We provide a warm, fun, and friendly environment to help your children relax and feel more receptive to the examinations and treatments.
We encourage parents and family members to be with their children and interact with them throughout the treatment further to strengthen the kids’ feeling of safety and security.
Our staff will carefully review the dental evaluation and the available and recommended treatment options with the parents to arrive at a fully informed decision.
Teaching children about good dental care habits can help lay a firm foundation for excellent dental self-care as they grow older and throughout the rest of their lives. This is why choosing the right dentist is important.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about family dentistry at Point Clear Dental Associates, contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.
