Your Trusted Local Pediatric Family Dentist
Portsmouth, NH Dental Services
It is Premier Dental Group’s pleasure to welcome you and your family to our practice here in Portsmouth, NH! Our team of prized dental experts are eagerly waiting your child’s first visit with us. We pride ourselves in teaching your child the necessary dental hygiene tips to ensure they have healthy teeth and gums. When your child is ready for their first cleaning, call our office to schedule their first appointment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family friendly practice soon.
Our Pediatric Dental Services In Portsmouth, NH
- Preventative Dental Care Including Dental Sealants
- Cavity Repair & Fillings
- Emergency Dental Services
- Gum Disease Treatments
- Restorative Dental Procedures Including Bridges, Implants, & Veneers
- Cosmetic Dental Procedures Including Invisalign® ® Braces
When Should My Child Have There First Cleaning?
Here at Premier Dental NH we believe that a tell tale sign that to schedule your child’s first dental visit is when your baby first begins teething. Once you schedule this beginning appointment, you should then bring your child 2 times a year. This allows our team of dental hygienists to properly clean, brush, floss and check your children’s teeth. This will help your child learn how to properly brush, floss and take care of there teeth.
Restorative and Cosmetic Pediatric Dental Services in Portsmouth, NH
Here at Premier Dental we offer a select range of restorative and cosmetic dental services that are designed to help with your child’s smile. These services include braces, Invisalign, jaw surgery, etc. These services are not only great to ensure that your child’s teeth and jaw are properly aligned but also improve the look of their smile.
Emergency Pediatric Dentistry in Portsmouth, NH
Kids too experience dental emergencies not just adults. This especially proven in children that participate in contact and non contact sports. However no matter is your child plays sports or doesn’t play sports, accidents happen. If your child has a dental emergency or is experiencing immense or slight dental pain, call our office to schedule an emergency dental visit as soon as possible. We would be thrilled to ensure your child is feeling back and better than ever in a blink of an eye.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Pediatric Dental Services in Portsmouth, NH
Dental health begins the moment your baby is born. Anytime your child eats or drinks, it is recommended that you clean their gums with a warm, damp washcloth. Once they begin teething, you can shift to using a baby toothbrush to clean teeth and gums.
It is important that you use a baby toothbrush, with soft bristles, and be gentle while brushing their teeth. Once teething begins, schedule their initial appointment with our team.
The common answer to this question is once a baby begins teething, or once they’ve 6 months old. Our dentist will examine your baby’s teeth to make sure they are coming in properly, that there are no early signs of decay, and make thoughtful recommendations on the best care for your baby’s teeth. In some instances, a fluoride treatment is recommended at their first visit.
While a first appointment is short and to the point, it nonetheless is a very important first step to a healthy, happy smile. Pediatric dental visits seek out warning signs of potential dental concerns, provide a gentle cleaning, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
It is recommended that once your child has had their first appointment, that they continue with routine check ups twice a year. Routine care is preventative care, and decreases the risk of future dental issues and costly dental procedures. It also is important in creating healthy habits. With each visit your hygienist and dentist evaluate your child’s brushing and flossing technique, overall teeth development, providing them their best chance at a healthy smile.
It is best practice to begin using toothpaste once your baby has had multiple teeth develop along their gum line. With children and toothpaste, less is more. Only using a small amount, like a smear, for each cleaning. As your child ages, a pea sized amount is sufficient.
Dental X-Rays provide a lot of value for patients of all ages, but especially for children. X-Rays allow dentists to track tooth development, as well as spot signs of cavities or decay that sometimes are undetectable to the eye alone.
One of the best ways to encourage your children to develop good habits is by modeling good habits and engaging in dental hygiene with them. Positive reinforcement, and acknowledging their effort, is another great way to keep them brushing and flossing. Allowing children choices that make brushing fun, like picking their toothbrush, a flavored toothpaste, or using an app like Brush DJ are all great ways to encourage regular dental care.
Thumb sucking is a habit that most children will naturally outgrow with age. It is reassuring to know that thumb sucking will likely not lead to big issues with their dental development. However, if you have concerns, your dentist is happy to speak with your child during their visit.
Our Other Pediatric Offerings:
Pediatric Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are proven to better protect your teeth from cavity causing bacteria. This can be applied once once your child’s molars have come in.
Pediatric Oral Cancer Screening
During your child’s regularly scheduled twice a year dental exam, our team will provide an oral cancer screening.
Contact Us Today!
Our team is excited to meet your family! If you’re new to the area, or your baby has begun teething, we hope you’ll choose our office as your new practice! To schedule, whether you’re a new or existing patient, click the button below.