Oral Care in Albany, Georgia

Good oral hygiene is essential for overall physical health. If left untreated by proper dental care, cavity and gum disease causing bacteria from the mouth can also lead to heart problems and viral infections. Oral care in Albany, Georgia begins with a child’s first tooth. Regularly scheduled visits to Vital Smiles Georgia, conveniently located in Albany, GA, are key to maintaining good oral hygiene.

Teaching children about oral hygiene at a young age is key to the development of positive lifelong dental habits. Oral care at home in Albany, Georgia begins by protecting those first 20 baby teeth. The experienced dentists at Vital Smiles Georgia recommend gently brushing baby teeth with a soft-bristled tooth brush after feedings, and weaning children from thumb sucking and pacifiers as soon as possible. They also instruct Albany, GA parents to avoid sending children to bed with milk or juice; any drink, besides water, coats teeth with sugar.

Regular checkups at Vital Smiles Georgia include fundamental oral hygiene practices, such as regular dental cleanings and preventative care. Because our team knows that a visit to the dentist can be scary for some children, our office is kid-friendly. When explaining oral care in Albany, Georgia, our compassionate staff uses kid-appropriate terms, like ‘sugar bug’ for cavity and ‘silver star’ for a filling. It’s important that children regularly visit a dentist to stop tooth decay and to address oral care issues before they worsen.

Take control of your oral care in Albany, Georgia. Visit the experienced Vital Smiles Georgia dental staff for a cleaning or oral health checkup. Use our simple online form, or call our Albany office at 229-432-9555, to schedule an appointment. Vital Smiles Georgia provides superior oral care in Albany, Georgia to a variety of patients. Our office accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids.

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

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We keep your child’s teeth sparkling clean with the help of our electric tooth brush (a motorized prophy brush). We then apply bubbles (fluoride) to keep his or her teeth strong.

Filling Cavities

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We use fun tools like Mr. Bumpy (our slow speed drill) to remove decay. Your child will then receive a silver star (filling), and the tooth will be good as new.

Sealants

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Sealants are thin, protective coatings used to prevent tooth decay. They fill in the tiny grooves of the tooth surface so that brushing becomes more effective.

X-Rays

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We use a tooth camera (X-ray machine) to take pictures of your child’s teeth. This gives us a better look at his or her smile. Our Digital X-rays are state of the art, limiting radiation exposure.