“Forever smiles” start young with gentle, fear-free early dental visits

Your smile is forever. We live by those words at Royal Dental Practice in West Hills Los Angeles, California. Dr. Roya Shoffet-Yaghoubian has developed unique expertise in partnering with seniors. However, she also treats all members of the family, from children just starting their oral health journey to more “experienced” adult patients grappling with new challenges to their good oral health. 

Children’s services that you can trust 

It is generally recommended that the first dental visit for your child be scheduled within six months of the first tooth erupting or by no later than their first birthday. Early visits are essential for several different reasons, including:

• They support healthy oral development, which further supports critical overall development in early childhood. 
• When problems are detected and resolved in their earliest stages, they do not adversely affect your child’s health and well-being. For instance, we can avoid the need for myofunctional therapies and orthodontic intervention later in life by addressing damaging behaviors such as persistent and excessive thumb-sucking and pacifier use. 
• We “train” parents and caregivers on red flags to watch for as their children’s teeth break through and their jaws grow. 
• Since very young children do not have the motor skills to safely and effectively brush and floss their teeth, we provide parents with guidance on keeping their kids’ mouths healthy.
• Importantly, we support good nutritional habits, which are developed early in life. Many of the foods and drinks that are healthy for our bodies are also “tooth-friendly.” Avoid, for example, pacifying your child with sugary fruit juices. These beverages promote the development of early childhood caries or tooth decay. 
• We help to preserve baby teeth. Yes, they fall out. But these temporary teeth serve vital functions – partly to guide the emerging secondary teeth into proper positions. 
• We get you and your child comfortable with us! Often, adults who avoid the dentist at all costs do so due to negative experiences at other dental practices in early childhood. Our practice is all about creating beautiful memories and pleasant office experiences. 

Your child will eventually get into a routine similar to your own with regular dental check-ups scheduled at least once every six months. During these cleanings and exams, we may also apply professional preventative products. These offerings include fluoride supplements, Silver Diamine Fluoride as an alternative to conventional fluoride therapy, and dental sealants to protect back teeth from decay. Call (818) 334-6655 to schedule your child’s check-up at Royal Dental Practice in West Hills Los Angeles, CA, today!

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