Infant Dentistry

Secure your child's oral health right from infancy with Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry based in Lorton, Virginia. Our board-certified pediatric dentist emphasizes the need for a dental check-up before your child turns one to keep tooth decay at bay with our excellent age one dentistry services. Want to learn more about infant dentistry? Reach out to us today!

Infant dentistry, also known as age one dentistry, is a crucial facet of your baby's overall health, setting the foundation for healthy teeth in the future. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry endorses the practice of first dentist visit within six months of your child’s first tooth or at their first birthday. This proactive approach enables us to monitor your child’s oral health and tooth development.

With infant dentistry, our specialist at Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry can proactively spot early signs of decay, late tooth eruption, and other potential dental issues. This opens up an opportunity for you to get answers to your queries, establish a robust oral hygiene regimen, and foster a positive bond between your child and their pediatric dentist.

Our infant dentistry services at Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry, are customized to your child’s needs. We provide:

• Cavity risk evaluation: We assess your baby's teeth for potential decay and educate you on cavity identification at home.
• Fluoride treatments: Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, helps bolster your child’s teeth.
• Dietary guidance: To prevent baby bottle tooth decay that results from liquid accumulation on the teeth, be it breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
• Dental sealants: We may recommend a sealant if your child’s tooth is cavity-prone.
• Brushing guidance: We advise on appropriate brushing techniques, even before your baby's first tooth appears.
• Cavity treatment: If required, we may suggest a filling to maintain your infant's oral health.

At your baby's initial visit to Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry, we will count their teeth, perform a gentle cleaning if needed, and apply a fluoride treatment. Additionally, we ensure you leave with comprehensive knowledge about infant oral hygiene and encourage you to ask questions.

To learn more about infant dentistry, reach out to Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry, and book an appointment today.