First Smiles Children's Dentistry

Floss your child’s teeth daily as soon as two teeth touch, usually around age 2–3. Use child-friendly flossers or traditional floss to remove plaque from between teeth, which toothbrushes cannot reach. Parents should assist or manage flossing until children are 10–11 years old to ensure proper technique and cavity prevention.

When to Start and FrequencyStart: Begin when your child has at least two teeth that touch.

Frequency: Floss at least once a day for 2–3 minutes.

Transition: Before teeth touch, you can introduce the habit, but it is not strictly necessary for hygiene.

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Dental X-rays are essential, safe diagnostic images (radiographs) that use low radiation to detect hidden issues like cavities, bone loss, and impacted teeth. Taken every 6 months or yearly or every few years based on risk, common types include bitewings for decay, periapicals for roots, and panoramas for full-mouth views. Digital X-rays reduce radiation exposure by 80-90%. 🩻

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Don’t skip your regular preventive dental visits! 🦷🪥
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Getting a professional cleaning every six months DRASTICALLY reduces your chances of developing cavities or gum disease and can save you from more expensive and invasive treatment in the future.
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Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved, FDA-approved topical medication used to instantly stop tooth decay progression and treat dentin hypersensitivity. It works by applying a colorless liquid to a cavity to kill bacteria, harden the tooth structure, and prevent further decay without drills or anesthesia.

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📍1801 Tully Rd suite B, Modesto