Children's Dental Care

Choosing a Child’s Dentist is Not Much Different than Selecting a Pediatrician

Instilling good brushing habits early, in an office that is comfortable and enjoyable, is essential for the best oral health. Children’s teeth can be susceptible to cavities for several reasons. Children often don’t brush well by themselves. Therefore, it is important for adults to be involved in their child’s daily brushing and flossing. This makes sure a child receives both a thorough cleaning and the long-term development of good dental habits. Younger kids tend to eat more throughout the day (called grazing). This can result in a prolonged exposure to mouth acid (whenever you eat, you create acid), which can lead to more cavities. 

Teeth that are not as clean as they should be generate additional acid exposure. This acid can accelerate the development of any cavities. The good news is that identifying poor eating or hygiene habits, along with a fluoride application to the teeth, can substantially lower the chance of your child getting cavities.

Westside Dentistry  
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD  
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912 
(915) 581-1511 
Westside-Dentistry.com