FAQ
- + At what age should my child have their first dental exam?
- Age 1-3 for clinical exam and fluoride treatment
- + What can I take for pain until my appointment?
- Over the counter Ibuprofen every 4-6 hours. If you are a patient of record, you can call your dentist.
- + How long do I have to wait to eat or drink anything after:
- Fillings: Amalgams – at least one hour; nothing hard or sticky for 24 hours. Both composite and amalgams – no eating or drinking anything hot until the numbness wears off.
RCT: Until numbness wears off and then only soft foods until crown is seated.
Crown: Until numbness wears off and then only soft foods until permanent crown is seated. - + What are sealants and why are they needed?
- Sealant material flows over the grooves of your teeth, then hardens and protects the tops of your teeth from decay.
- + What is a fluoride treatment and why is it needed?
- Fluoride helps to strengthen the outermost layer of the teeth, the enamel, and helps to keep the teeth strong and helps to protect against decay.
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