Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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We Care About Our Youngest Patients
Dr. Kimball strives to make children feel at ease and enjoy a visit to the dentist, so bring the entire family along! You are assured your child will benefit from the latest advances in children’s dentistry, delivered by a caring team with thoughtfulness and compassion. We encourage the good dental habits with children and enjoy instructing them on how to keep their teeth healthy. We enjoy seeing them for the first dental visit when the first tooth cuts and watching them grow up over the years.
One of our missions is to make sure this and future generations of children have no fear of going to the dentist. According to our happy parents, that’s exactly what we’re doing! Our office is a comfortable and happy place that kids love visiting. Whether you have an active five-year-old or a frightened three-year-old, we want to help with your family’s dental care.
Westside Dentistry
Stephen J. Kimball, DMD
7181 Westwind Dr., Suite A
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-1511
Westside-Dentistry.com
