The youngest members of your family often need an extra-special touch when it comes to dental care. Dr. Hegazin and his staff at Marble Dental McKinney are keenly aware of this and always take time to make children feel comfortable and safe during a visit. Our pediatric dentistry services—including dental checkups, teeth cleanings, dental sealants, fluoride applications, and much more—have been designed to provide your son or daughter with the strong foundation they need for lifelong oral health. In an environment that always feels gentle and nurturing, our goal is to give your child a happy experience with the children’s dentist in McKinney, so they always remember to have professional care for their smiles.
Proper care for children’s smiles should begin before they even have teeth. Whether you choose to bottle or breast-feed your baby, be sure to clean their gums after each feeding. Simply take a soft washcloth dampened with warm water and wipe gently. This removes the sugars in formula or breast milk and helps accustom them to regular oral hygiene. Once that first tooth arrives, it’s time to start brushing, but there’s no need to use toothpaste until a child learns how to spit.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child see the dentist by the time they are one year old, or within six months of when the first tooth erupts. At this appointment, Dr. Hegazin will take a quick look in your child’s mouth in order to evaluate the development of his or her smile.
To help prevent tooth decay, we offer two types of preventive dentistry treatments for kids. First, there are fluoride applications. Fluoride–a mineral found in nature—has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel. It even helps to remineralize enamel that has been lost. Mouth trays are filled with fluoride and placed over your child’s teeth for just a minute or two. The protection lasts for months.
Whether it's stress-relieving sedation dentistry, TMJ treatment, or life-changing smile makeovers with veneers, our team at Marble Dental McKinney is ready to meet your unique dental needs and goals. Visit us at 7650 W Stacy Rd #240, near the Stacy Road and Alma Road intersection, next to Domino’s and Duino Coffee. Need help finding us? Just give our office a call!