Pediatric Dentistry
Children require different treatment and services than adults when it comes to taking care of their teeth. This is because their smiles and needs constantly change and develop as they grow.
As a pediatric dentist in Media, PA, with several additional years of training beyond dental school, Dr. John Kwon is a specialist in the field. He understands the unique needs of children and how to make them feel welcome and safe in the dental chair. This results in excitement about visits to their children's dentist.
Personalized Care for Small Smiles
At Media Lima Dental, children can have their first appointment as soon as their first tooth erupts. Dr. John and his team focus on preventive teeth cleanings and checkups for kids that monitor their ever-changing smiles and oral development.
When your little one gets used to visiting the dentist every six months, it builds relationships and strengthens their comfort level in the dental chair. It also provides them with the tools and techniques needed to take excellent care of their teeth at home. All these things help them enjoy a lifetime of healthy and problem-free smiles.
Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?
Parents often wonder why caring for baby teeth is so important when they will eventually fall out. Great question!
Primary or baby teeth have several important jobs to do before the arrival of adult teeth:
- They help introduce your little one to solid foods
- They're integral in helping your baby learn to talk
- They hold space to guide adult teeth into their proper positions when they erupt
Since your child's last few adult teeth don't come in until they're 11 or 12 years old, it's essential to take care of their baby teeth.
Nutrition and Dental Health
Your little one's diet impacts oral health. Consuming sugary foods and beverages contributes to tooth decay and cavities. Starchy foods do the same, sticking to your child's teeth and 
converting into sugars that fuel the bacteria in their mouth. The bacteria release acids that destroy tooth enamel and cause damage to their teeth.
Choosing fruits and vegetables instead of crackers or chips for snacks actually helps reduce and neutralize the acids in your child's mouth, protecting them from tooth decay. Chewing fruits and veggies also stimulates saliva production, neutralizing acids and washing harmful particles out of their mouth.
Drinking water daily and avoiding sugary drinks like soda or fruit juices will also help protect your child's smile from tooth decay and cavities.
We Look forward to Meeting Your Child!
At Media Lima Dental, our patients are our family, and we treat them as such. We love establishing relationships with parents and children that help build healthy smiles now and in the future.