We welcome patients of all ages to Cherry Blossom Family Dentistry and love caring for children.

Children's Dentistry

As a parent, your list of priorities in caring for your child seems endless, and dental health is no exception. Teaching them the importance of good oral hygiene early on sets them up for a lifetime of confident, healthy smiles and stress-free visits to the dentist.

Supporting Your Child’s Developing Smile

Did you know that children should be visiting their dentist every six months, just like their parents do? Starting after their first birthday, or when their first teeth arrive, they should visit for a checkup every six months. As they get older and more acclimated to the dental chair, we’ll incorporate teeth cleanings and x-rays to help us monitor and protect their smiles.

Here are some of the ways that your children’s dentist in Lithia supports young smiles:

Nutritional Guidance — Parents often wonder how to pack healthy school lunches and which snacks to provide. Our team can provide basic nutritional guidance to help set your child up for smile success.
Cavity Prevention — Understanding nutrition plays an integral role in cavity prevention. Our team will also provide education on dental products, techniques, and procedures to help protect your child’s smile.
Additional Treatment Recommendations — As your little one gets older, Dr. Wareham may recommend fluoride treatments or dental sealants to guard your child’s teeth against tooth decay and cavities.
Mouthguards for Lithia’s Youth Athletes — Is your child an athlete? Did you know that sports injuries account for nearly half of dental emergencies? If your child participates in sports, you may want to consider a custom mouthguard to protect their teeth and mouth from injury without compromising their game-time performance.
Orthodontic Evaluations — Did you know that your child should have their first orthodontic evaluation around age 7 or 8? This is because some children can benefit from early intervention to address crowding or severe bite concerns, making future orthodontic treatment easier and more effective. If they don’t need early orthodontic treatment, Dr. Wareham will reevaluate them around age 11 or 12.

Comprehensive Dental Services for Every Stage of Childhood

Here are some of the services your trusted kids dentist in Fish Hawk offers.

The Happy Visit

The first few visits your child has will be “happy visits,” mostly focused on building rapport, helping them acclimate to the dentist, and monitoring their early dental health.

Preventive Care

Professional teeth cleanings and exams every six months are important for maintaining your little one’s smile and oral health. This is also a great time for parents to ask questions.

Dental Sealants

Dr. Wareham may recommend dental sealants to protect your child’s teeth from decay and cavities. These are thin plastic coatings that cover the chewing surfaces of their molars.

Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride strengthens and protects developing teeth from decay and demineralization. We can incorporate fluoride treatments into your child’s routine dental cleaning to save you time.

Our Team

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Dr. Joseph Wareham DMD

Dr. Joseph Wareham is the proud owner and dentist at Cherry Blossom Family Dentistry, a practice he founded and opened in 2013. With a deep passion for dentistry, Dr. Wareham has been practicing since graduating from Nova Southeastern University in 2007.

Dr. Wareham's favorite part of working in dentistry is the close-knit relationship he shares with his team members. He believes in fostering a fun and lighthearted work environment, where jokes and laughter are shared between colleagues and patients alike. This sense of camaraderie creates a comfortable and enjoyable experience for ...

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Is It Time to Book Your Child’s Next Dental Appointment?

At Cherry Blossom Family Dentistry, we make caring for your family’s smiles simple with comprehensive dental care for children. Busy families can combine dental appointments to save time and stress.

You can request your child’s next visit online or talk with our team at (813) 438-5925 to schedule an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why fix a cavity in a baby tooth if it's going to fall out anyway?

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) 438-5927 if you have further questions about tooth decay, cavities, and dental fillings for your child.