Help Your Teens Have Optimal Oral Health

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Rivercrest Family Dental

At Rivercrest Family Dental, we care about the health of our patients of all ages. We often stress the importance of caring for your oral health. Our adult patients are responsible for their own oral health, and children rely on an adult to help them care for their teeth. What about our teenage patients? While it is important for adults to ensure that our teenage patients are visiting our office for routine hygiene examinations and cleanings, adolescence is a time when teens become responsible for caring for their oral health on a daily basis. We want to help our teenage patients understand the harm they can cause to their teeth when they do not care for them properly.

Check Your Calendar!

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Rivercrest Family Dental

Did you know that you should be visiting our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning every six months? We recommend that some patients, especially those who suffer from gum disease, see us even more frequently. If you are realizing that it has been a while since your last hygiene examination, now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment for you or your loved ones. Even if you take excellent care of your teeth each day by thoroughly brushing and flossing, we still need to check them regularly. Read on to learn about why we are so passionate about regular dental care for you and your family.

Milestones: 1st Visit To The Dentist

General Dentistry, Rivercrest Family Dental

Do you have a young child or loved one in your life and are unsure when they should visit the dentist for the first time? There are so many milestones in a young child’s life that it can sometimes be overwhelming to remember when each event should take place, especially if you are experiencing everything for the first time. We typically recommend for children to visit the dentist for the first time around their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth emerging. If you are realizing that your child is older and has not had their first visit to the dentist, that’s ok! There is no time like the present to schedule their visit. A first visit to the dentist can be overwhelming. We want to share some helpful tips to help your child (and you) before their first visit. Read on to learn these tips.