{"id":191,"date":"2025-01-03T19:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T19:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/?p=191"},"modified":"2025-03-05T19:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:43:58","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-forget-to-schedule-your-childs-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/why-you-shouldnt-forget-to-schedule-your-childs-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Shouldn\u2019t Forget to Schedule Your Child\u2019s First Dental Checkup of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/why-you-shouldnt-forget-to-schedule-your-childs-dental-checkup\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a child smiling at their dentist\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>2025 is finally here, and hopefully, the year is off to a fantastic start for you and your child. But one way of ensuring that your little one has an excellent year is by setting their smile up for lasting health, and the secret to this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/checkups-and-cleanings.html\">routine preventive dental care!<\/a> If you haven\u2019t scheduled your child\u2019s first dental checkup of the new year, it\u2019s time \u2013 here are a few reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. They\u2019ll Receive a Thorough Dental Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s absolutely essential that your child is brushing their teeth twice a day, but even if they\u2019re diligent and you\u2019re helping them to stay on top of their habit, it\u2019s still possible for cavities or other issues to pop up. That\u2019s why dental checkups are so valuable \u2013 in addition to examining your child\u2019s mouth, their dentist will thoroughly clean it using specialized tools that are more effective than the average toothbrush. Not only will their smile be healthier following these cleanings \u2013 it\u2019ll be confidently bright!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. It Wards Off Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though gum disease is a very common oral health issue for adults, it can just as indiscriminately affect children, triggering all kinds of problems. What\u2019s worse is that gum disease isn\u2019t always easily detectable, either \u2013 however, regular dental checkups give your child\u2019s dentist the opportunity to carefully look for concerning symptoms. From there, they can get a good handle on any present issues while also preventing future ones from occurring. You\u2019ll also learn how to easily prevent the condition, which includes assisting your child with their flossing habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Allows for Accurate Future Treatment Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dentistry, it\u2019s universally agreed that it\u2019s far easier to prevent problems from occurring rather than treating them after the fact. This is why routine dental care is so crucial for kiddos \u2013 but it also lets dentists plan out future treatment planning with ease. As the teeth come in, it\u2019s possible to anticipate their positions and whether they\u2019ll need assistance via orthodontics. In other cases, dental sealants can be used to prevent cavities in teeth that are extra vulnerable to decay, such as the molars. All-in-all, the more often your child visits the dentist, the more information and records their provider will have on their smile, leading to more comprehensive and effective treatment down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s been longer than six months since your child visited the dentist, definitely schedule their next visit so that you can ensure 2025 is a good year for their smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Surf\u2019s Up Pediatric Dentistry has served the dental needs of families in Papillion, NE for several years under the talented leadership of Dr. Bryce Cushing. They offer a wide range of pediatric dental services for children of all ages, including routine preventive care! If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with the practice to schedule your child\u2019s first checkup of the year, call or reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> today. <strong>Telephone: (402) 773-7873.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2025 is finally here, and hopefully, the year is off to a fantastic start for you and your child. But one way of ensuring that your little one has an excellent year is by setting their smile up for lasting health, and the secret to this is routine preventive dental care! 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