{"id":75,"date":"2016-04-14T14:37:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T14:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2016-04-14T14:37:14","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T14:37:14","slug":"find-right-childrens-dentist-farmington-ct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/14\/find-right-childrens-dentist-farmington-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the Right Children\u2019s Dentist in Farmington CT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-76\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000040601228_Small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"childrens dentist in farmington\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000040601228_Small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/iStock_000040601228_Small.jpg 566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>For an excellent children\u2019s dentist in Farmington, you don\u2019t have to look farther than the professionals you already trust with your own smile! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/meet-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Thomas G. Peters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the whole team at Farmington Valley Dental are passionate about caring for all the smiles in our community &#8212; including the very smallest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Children\u2019s Dentist is at Farmington Valley Dental<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children should visit the dentist around the time their first tooth erupts, with regular, twice-annual checkups beginning around their first birthday. Aside from helping to prevent tooth decay and other issues, these visits are key to putting your child on the road to a lifetime of good dental care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As your child gets older, his regular checkup and cleaning won\u2019t look much different from your own. He\u2019ll receive the following at this six month visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A thorough cleaning for the removal of plaque and tartar buildup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A visual exam from Dr. Peters to check for cavities and healthy gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">X-rays to catch evidence of problems that may be lurking beneath the surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental sealants and fluoride treatments for extra protection against decay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helpful tips for improved oral hygiene at home<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We can also provide sports mouth guards for little athletes, and make orthodontic recommendations as needed. And if your little one experiences significant jitters while in the dental chair, we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) available to make any necessary treatments go as smoothly as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Special Preventive Measures for Protecting Young Smiles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve got two extra measures we will take to protect your little one\u2019s teeth from decay: dental sealants and fluoride treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental sealants are thin protective coverings that are painted directly onto the surface of the molars. They work by shielding the pits and fissures of the back teeth from the acids that cause decay. Cavities are most common between the ages of 6 and 14, so we\u2019ll recommend dental sealants be placed early for maximum protection. It\u2019s a quick, painless treatment that significantly reduces the risk for tooth decay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ll also evaluate your child\u2019s need for a fluoride treatment at his six month checkup. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel to prevent the development of cavities, and the treatment takes just a couple of minutes following the cleaning. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule Your Child\u2019s Appointment Today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The health of your little one\u2019s smile relies on you. He can\u2019t schedule his regular checkups, after all! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Farmington Valley Dental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to schedule an appointment for your child today. Your Farmington children\u2019s dentist wants to help those you love most smile healthily now, and for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For an excellent children\u2019s dentist in Farmington, you don\u2019t have to look farther than the professionals you already trust with your own smile! Dr. Thomas G. 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