Orlando Kids Dentistry Looks Forward To Seeing You & Your Child At Our Dental Office

Dr. Nabi works with children of all ages

Dr. Nabi works with children of all ages and knows how to help children to feel comfortable while visiting the dentist. Families throughout Orlando visit our dentist office to have their children’s teeth cleaned. We recommend that teeth cleanings and exams start from a very young age. This is important for ensuring that baby teeth grow in properly and stay healthy until the adult teeth are ready to come in. Many people don’t realize how important healthy baby teeth are. Children can get cavities and gum disease just like adults do with the difference being that children are less capable of understanding or dealing with discomfort. We recommend that parents throughout Orange County to bring their children in for dental cleanings and examinations at least twice a year. This way we can remove harmful plaque and bacteria in order to prevent cavities.

While cleaning children’s teeth, our staff has been trained to take it slowly and practice gentle dentistry. By building a rapport with our young patients, they will feel more relaxed during their dental appointments and visiting the dentist becomes fun instead of intimidating. We also recommend that parents take the time to read stories about going to the dentist and play games by teaching children how to examine their toy’s teeth. These little steps can help children to feel comfortable when getting their own teeth cleaned. By doing so twice a year, their baby teeth are more likely to stay in until they are supposed to fall out, and their adult teeth will also stay healthier. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment for your child call 407-502-0202.

Orlando Kids Dentistry hopes to make going to the dentist an enjoyable experience for you and your child. We are committed to providing high quality compassionate dental care for all children in a pleasant, comfortable, and child-friendly setting. Our doctors and staff are specifically trained to help apprehensive children feel good about seeing the dentist and taking good care of their teeth. At Orlando Kids Dentistry, we do everything to make your child's visits fun and we take pride in our ability to provide the highest quality dental services while doing so.

Many of our parents ask how to prepare their child for their first dental visit. We suggest that you be very positive, stressing that a visit to the dentist will help your child to keep a bright smile and that dental visits are a part of growing up. Also, it seems to help if you refer to the dentist as "our friend". For younger children, you can tell your child that the dentist wants to visit with him or her and count his or her teeth. Our office does recommend that you arrive a few minutes early so that your child has time to relax in our child-friendly waiting room and get comfortable with our office.

Patient service is a priority at Orlando Kids Dentistry. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office and speak with a member of our administrative staff.

Thank you for your confidence in our dental team. Children are special to us, and we look forward to seeing you and your child.

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First Dental Visits At Orlando Kids Dentistry

First Dental Appointments For Kids

It is recommended for your child to have their first dental appointment when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday. Pediatric dental cleanings are an important part of a lasting healthy smile.

Pediatric dental cleanings at Kid’s Orlando Dentistry are fun with our knowledgeable and trained pediatric dental staff. Your child’s first visit should be a positive experience and our staff is here to make every effort it is! 

Our pediatric dentists will examine your child’s bite for possible orthodontic recommendations and make sure your child is cavity free. If your child should need further pediatric dental treatment one of our skilled dental staff team members will provide the caregiver with information about the recommended treatment.

At Kid’s Orlando Dentistry, we understand that keeping children cavity free can be simple. To achieve this goal it is important to teaching children how to brush and floss their teeth correctly from an early age. Parents must also be shown how to help their children, not just with the brushing, but also by providing healthy foods that are less likely to cause dental decay. In addition, the pediatric dentists at Your Downtown Dentistry recommend getting prophylactic teeth cleaning for children at least twice a year to make sure that food deposits and plaque buildup on the child’s teeth are removed efficiently. With a good cleaning in the office and healthy oral habits at home, your children will have a beautiful, healthy smile.

What takes place at the cleaning appointment?

At the prophylaxis appointment, the teeth are cleaned using an electric prophy brush and special toothpaste. For older children, an ultra sonic scaler is used to remove calculus. Sometimes hand instruments are used to get to hard to reach places. During the cleaning appointment, fluoride treatment can also be done to strengthen the enamel of the child’s teeth. If a fluoride varnish is used, children can eat right away, but are advised to stay away from hot foods or carbonated drinks, like soda. If a fluoride foam is used, children are asked not to eat or drink for at least thirty minutes. Although the chewing surfaces may feel sticky, it is important not to brush off the fluoride. The longer the fluoride is on the teeth, the more effective it will be in strengthening the teeth.

Why bring your child in regularly for teeth cleaning appointments?

Bringing your child in for dental cleanings at least twice a year is a great preventive measure that can keep oral disease at bay. The dentist will be able to detect early signs of problems that could lead to more serious and more expensive treatments in the future.

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Cavity Fighting Tips From Kids Orlando Dentistry

The Trouble With Juice

The Trouble With Juice, Preventing Infant Cavities

When we think of healthy alternatives to soda and other sugary drinks, its often common to look to fruit juice as a healthy alternative. Generally high in essential vitamins, fruit juice can be a much better choice than other beverages. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the worst offenders. The sugars and citric acid found in most fruit juices cause double trouble for teeth, and can lead to tooth decay at an early age.

A lot more sugar than you think.

Apple juice can contain as much as 10 tsp. of sugar. That’s exactly the same amount as found in the leading cola. Grape juice contains even more, with nearly 15tsp. Further, the citric acid in fruit juice can be tough on enamel, eating away at the first line of defense for healthy teeth.

Moderation…and water.

Consuming fruit juice isn’t in and of itself bad. Instead, the real problem is that we often simply consume too much juice or that we don’t rinse or brush afterwards. Children are especially at risk when juice is given too frequently. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children have no more than 6 to 8 ounces of citrus fruit juice per day. Also, it’s important to limit your children’s consumption of juice to once a day, preferably with a meal, instead of spread out through the day, such as in a sippy cup. For the juice-lover in the family, two servings of watered down juice is a great way to satisfy a craving!

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Good Dental Habits

Did you know that the most common chronic disease of children and teens is tooth decay? Even worse, the CDC reports that nearly 20% of children’s cavities are left untreated. What may be even more surprising is that nearly all cavities are 100% preventable. In fact, simply by following these 6 steps, you could help your child enter adulthood without suffering from even a single cavity.

Take advantage of sealants or composite fillings.

Sealants are the most effective, yet most underutilized method of preventing cavities. Dental sealants involve a temporary, thin plastic coating that is “painted” on the chewing surfaces of teeth which creates a barrier where food often gets trapped. Composite fillings are sometimes used as an alternative to sealants, but in the same way by filling deep crevices. The relatively low cost of sealants makes them an obvious choice when compared with the discomfort and higher costs of treating a cavity.

Limit foods that tend to stick to teeth.

Sticky candies like caramel and taffy often stay around for a long time after kids eat them. But candy isn’t the only food which needs to be limited. Crackers, potato chips and other starchy foods also tend to get stuck in the nooks and crannies of tooth surfaces. Without proper brushing, these foods provide sugar to bacteria that feed on it and multiply and attack enamel. For this reason, these foods should be limited and occasional. Regular brushing and flossing is essential when these foods are consumed.

Begin good dental habits early.

Oral care can begin even before teeth appear. Using a soft cloth to clean your baby’s gums can limit bacteria and protect emerging teeth. Small children should get help with brushing.

Model good dental habits.

One of the most effective ways you can ensure that your children stay cavity free is by modeling good dental habits in front of them. Do they see you brush? Are you flossing daily? Modeling good behaviors will teach your children first hand that you value your own oral health and theirs.

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