We Maintain Healthy, Issue-free Smiles with Pediatric Teeth Cleanings

Our pediatric office provides gentle dental cleanings designed to comfort and efficiently treat your child. Here’s what professional dental cleaning entails.

• Inspection: The dentist will screen your child’s mouth for signs of gum disease, decay, misalignments, and other issues. If your child’s smile doesn’t have significant oral problems, we’ll proceed with dental cleaning. 
• Plaque removal: We’ll use special tools to remove plaque and dental calculus (tartar) from the hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Although your child brushes and flosses their teeth, reaching every tooth surface is virtually impossible. Our teeth-cleaning tools can access every location in the mouth. 
• Polishing: We’ll smooth the teeth to remove surface stains and keep them polished and shiny. 
• Sealant/fluoride treatment: After cleaning, it’s ideal to apply dental sealants or fluoride. These simple, minimally invasive therapies protect your child’s teeth from decay.  

The standard is to clean your child’s teeth twice annually. However, children with an increased risk of plaque buildup require more frequent cleanings. Your child should observe diligent oral hygiene between dental cleanings to keep their teeth and gums healthy. This dental care includes diligently brushing and flossing their teeth. Additionally, guide your child on proper nutrition to prevent tooth decay. 

Has your child been to the dentist in the last six months? If not, call (310) 832-5133 to schedule an appointment with Groat Pediatric Dentistry. Our board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Groat offers numerous preventive dental services, including teeth cleanings.