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Prevention: A Pediatric Dentist's Main Concern

While pediatric dentistry is well-suited to treat these issues and injuries, its primarily focused on one thing: prevention. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

As early as the first appointment, a pediatric dentist helps you and your young one practice preventative dentistry. He or she can help you find brushes, toothpastes and mouthwashes that are both healthy and palatable. As your child grows up, their dental routine does, too. A pediatric dentist answers your questions and helps you adapt.

They can also open your child up to a world of dental equipment and procedures that may guard them against threats to their mouth's health, such as:

• Comfortable mouthguards for physical activity
• Child-friendly sealants to cover deeply-grooved teeth that harbor bacteria
• Gentle dental cleanings that leave mouths white with a focus on having a fun, positive experience
• Emergency dental exams to get to the root of dental and mouth pain