Dental care is a vital part of caring for overall physical health, and just like with general physical care, great dental care starts young! Developing healthy oral care routines from a young age is an extremely important part of ensuring beautiful and brilliant smiles later on in life. At Beanca Chu DDS, our mission is to provide gentle, child-focused dental care to young patients and parents who want them to have a pleasant experience at the dentist’s office. Good habits that lead to glowing health spring from positive childhood habits, so it’s an excellent decision to choose a specialized pediatric dental clinic that can care for your child’s unique dental needs.

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What is a pediatric dentist?

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Pediatric dentists are focused on providing specialized dental care to children and teens. Children and teenagers go through many cycles of growth and change before they reach the age of 18, and pediatric dental practices are dedicated specifically to supporting young patients’ dental health. Because this is such an important time for establishing good oral health practices and care rituals, many parents choose to take their children to a pediatric dentist so that they can instill solid routines of oral health for their children’s future.

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The Benefits of a Pediatric Dentist

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If you’re a parent of a child or teenager, it’s a smart move to find a pediatric dentist that both you and your kids like and trust. That’s where Beanca Chu DDS can help! Here are a few of the benefits of choosing a pediatric dentist over a general dentist for your kids:

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Calmer, happier kids

 

Visiting the dentist can be stressful for kids, especially when they don’t know what to expect from their appointments. Luckily, pediatric dentists are carefully trained to understand and acknowledge the concerns that young patients might have. Pediatric dentists make it their goal to ensure that their patients are completely comfortable during their appointments, which means your kids are more likely to be calmer and happier before, during, and after the appointment. And, as a bonus, they’ll be less nervous to visit the dentist for their next routine dental cleaning!

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Specialized training

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Pediatric dentists have specialized training in working with young jaws and teeth that general dentists simply don’t have. Because of their specialization, pediatric dentists are better suited to provide safer, more effective, and more comfortable solutions for any of the dental problems that a young patient might experience. As a parent, you can relax knowing that your child’s pediatric dentist is looking out for them and for their future adult smile!

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Increased awareness of common childhood habits and oral health issues

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Some common habits (like thumb sucking and teeth grinding) can lead to dental issues later in life, whether that be in adulthood or in the teenage years. Pediatric dentists are aware of these habits, and they can help you and your child come up with creative solutions to stop the behavior and improve oral health. Both young kids and teenagers may have bad habits like this, and a pediatric dentist is the most highly qualified professionals to deal with these habits and behaviors gracefully and safely.

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Understanding of children’s growth and changes

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From birth until the age of 18, a child’s body undergoes many changes. In regard to oral health, the entire jaw moves and changes shape as the child grows into an adult. Because so much change happens so quickly in younger patients, working with a pediatric dentist ensures that your child receives the best care possible during their entire childhood and teenage years. Pediatric dentists are familiar with all the stages of growth a child goes through on the way to adulthood, and they can help ensure a healthy smile at all stages of the process.