Questions for Your Lithia, FL Dentist
We are happy to answer questions about our services and procedures.
These are a selection of some common questions that patients have. If your question isn't answered here, please contact our office. It's important to us that our patients understand their dental care.
Children's Dentistry
Yes! We are a family-centered practice and welcome patients of all ages. We understand that your family has a busy schedule, so we aim to provide high-quality dental care for both adults and children under one roof.
Why Early Dental Visits Matter
We recommend bringing your children in to your Lithia dentist at a young age to ensure they build a healthy dental foundation. Early visits help us:
- Monitor Development: We track the growth of your child’s jaw and the arrival of their primary teeth to catch any potential issues early.
- Prevent Cavities: Through cleanings and education, we help keep young smiles cavity-free.
- Build Confidence: Positive experiences at the dentist early on help children feel comfortable and relaxed during future visits, preventing dental anxiety later in life.
Schedule Your Family’s Visit Today
Looking for a dental home that can care for everyone from toddlers to grandparents? We are currently accepting new patients of all ages. Schedule your family's visits online today!
This is a common question we hear from parents, and we're glad you asked!
It's important to understand that baby teeth have several essential jobs to perform before they fall out, which doesn't happen until your child is around 5 or 6 years old. So it's important to protect the health of those small teeth until they've done their work.
Why Baby Teeth Are Important
Here's what your child's baby teeth are doing during their life span:
- Helping with speech development
- Enhancing your child's diet
- Holding space for incoming adult teeth
- Guiding adult teeth into the proper positions
If your child loses a baby tooth to trauma or decay before it's time, it may affect their overall oral development.
Reliable Treatment for Decayed Baby Teeth
When Dr. Wareham spots decay in your child's tooth in its earliest stages, he can typically treat it with a simple dental filling. A filling removes decay from your child's tooth and restores it so it can continue doing all its important jobs until it's time to fall out.
A filling also helps ensure your child doesn't have to endure any discomfort from tooth decay, which can become painful in some cases.
Contact your children's dentist in Lithia at (813) 438-5925 if you have further questions about tooth decay, cavities, and dental fillings for your child.
Dr. Wareham agrees with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and recommends beginning to see children for their first dental visit around age 1, or when their first teeth erupt. While this may seem early to parents, these first visits help us build positive rapport with your child and get them acclimated and comfortable in the dental chair, which sets them up for successful visits in the future.
What to Expect at the First Dental Visit
During your child's first dental visit, also called a "happy visit," we'll count their teeth and check their overall oral health. This is a great time for parents to get their questions about their child's oral health answered.
Early visits also allow Dr. Wareham to begin monitoring your child's oral development. This allows him to make parents aware of any concerns before they become more significant problems, when they're still easier to treat.
Do You Have Questions? Ready to Schedule?
Our team is here to help! If you have questions about your child's first dental visit or would like to schedule an appointment, you can speak with a friendly, knowledgeable team member by calling (813) 438-5925. You can also request a visit for your child online.