Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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KC Family Dental
Sarah Brent, DDS
4034 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
Kansas City
(913) 220-2209
KCFamilyDental.com
Children Love Us!
Dr. Brent is talented at helping children of all ages overcome their anxiety and enjoy themselves. You can relax, knowing your child will obtain the latest advancements in children’s dentistry, delivered with caring, thoughtfulness, and compassion. At KC Family Dental, we not only promote great dental care habits in children, we truly enjoy teaching them how to best keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime. We would like to see them for their first dental visit when they’re about a year old, and we can’t wait to watch them grow year after year.
It is our goal to make sure that this and future generations of children grow up without any anxiety of the dental office. According to our many pleased parents, we are doing just that! Our office is a comfortable and exciting place that children love to visit. Whether you have an exuberant seven-year-old or a timid three-year-old, we are here to help you.
KC Family Dental
Sarah Brent, DDS
4034 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
Kansas City
(913) 220-2209
KCFamilyDental.com
