Children's Dentistry

Developing Good Oral Health The way children care for their bodies today will have an impact on their health as an adult. Good Preventive Dental Care can dramatically impact the Oral Health of children. It is possible for many children to reach adulthood without ever experiencing tooth decay. Following a simple outline to good Dental Health can help your child enjoy a lifetime of beautiful smile.

• Schedule regular dental visits beginning by the child's first birthday.
• Put only water in a bottle that's used at naptime or bedtime.
• Ask us about how to get the right amount of fluoride for your growing child.
• Provide your child with a balanced diet.
• Start brushing as soon as the child's first tooth appears.
• Brush and floss your child's teeth daily until the child can be taught to do this alone.
• Ask us about sealants.

We also work with local teams to provide protection for your children during Sporting events.

Decayed Baby Teeth - Bottle Caries!  -  Dr. Corben Can Help!

Signs and appearance of baby teeth displaying bottle caries:

• Brown baby teeth with fragmented edges
• Upper front baby teeth that break easily
• Children who have erupted teeth or are past the age to be weaned are highly susceptible to rotted front teeth when being put to bed with a bottle containing milk, juice or other sugar-containing liquids. There is decreased salivary flow during sleep and clearance of the liquid from the teeth is slowed.

Dental decay "cavities" - State of the Art Family Dental Care can help!

Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay. Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities." At State of the Art Family Dental Care we know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, which require further preventive care.

To prevent decay, a resin-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in the North Shore area and nation wide.

The American Dental Association recommends, and Dr. Corben agrees, that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. All back teeth that need to be sealed are usually present by age 13. Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.
Please call State of the Art Family Dental Care with any questions you may have about the benefits using a sealant in preventing dental decay.

Prevent Tooth Decay

Fluoride, in proper dosage, has been shown to significantly reduce dental decay. When fluoridated water has less than the ideal amount or is not available, fluoride supplements are recommended. (A call to your local water district is all that is necessary to determine whether your water has fluoride or not.)

When supplements are needed, the administration of fluoride supplements should begin shortly after birth and continue through the time of eruption of the second permanent molars (approx. 2 years of age).

Regular dental check-ups at State of the Art Family Dental Care should begin no later than 18 months of age.
If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to our office at Office in Danvers at 978-762-7411 and in Salem at 978-745-4499.