DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter CHILDHOOD CAVITIES Children can get cavities in their baby/non-permanent teeth, and these cavities must be treated and filled even though the child may soon lose those teeth. If a cavity is left untreated, it may cause pain and lead to infections, some of which can be life-threatening. If a tooth with a cavity has an adult tooth coming in behind it, a dentist may choose to extract the tooth rather than fill the cavity. Cavities in children are somewhat common because children have more bacteria in their mouths and lower saliva production than adults. In addition to regular dental checkups, every six months, establishing good brushing and flossing habits at a young age is the best way to prevent cavities in children. Introducing children to dental care at an early age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy dental hygiene. Begin with proper brushing and flossing techniques and a tooth-friendly diet. Continue with regular professional care and cleanings for a beaming smile that will last a lifetime. If you would like more information on how to get your child's dental experience off to a good start, we welcome your call at CARPENTER DENTAL, 570-331-0909. We see both children and adults as patients here at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, because we believe everyone, regardless of age, deserves a winning smile. P.S. Your child may receive one of two types of fillings: direct and indirect. A direct filling can be done in one dental visit. An indirect filling involves customized repairs to the tooth and is usually done in two stages and two dental visits. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter CHILDHOOD CAVITIES Children can get cavities in their baby / non - permanent teeth , and these cavities must be treated and filled even though the child may soon lose those teeth . If a cavity is left untreated , it may cause pain and lead to infections , some of which can be life - threatening . If a tooth with a cavity has an adult tooth coming in behind it , a dentist may choose to extract the tooth rather than fill the cavity . Cavities in children are somewhat common because children have more bacteria in their mouths and lower saliva production than adults . In addition to regular dental checkups , every six months , establishing good brushing and flossing habits at a young age is the best way to prevent cavities in children . Introducing children to dental care at an early age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy dental hygiene . Begin with proper brushing and flossing techniques and a tooth - friendly diet . Continue with regular professional care and cleanings for a beaming smile that will last a lifetime . If you would like more information on how to get your child's dental experience off to a good start , we welcome your call at CARPENTER DENTAL , 570-331-0909 . We see both children and adults as patients here at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort , because we believe everyone , regardless of age , deserves a winning smile . P.S. Your child may receive one of two types of fillings : direct and indirect . A direct filling can be done in one dental visit . An indirect filling involves customized repairs to the tooth and is usually done in two stages and two dental visits . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com