Gentle Dentistry For Kids In Bakersfield

Before an office visit, parents are encouraged to use positive language about dentists. At Salin Dentistry, our gentle dental team creates a welcoming and comfortable office setting for all of our patients, including your little ones!

Depending on your child’s age, the exams and cleanings will vary based on what is age-appropriate. Our kid-friendly dentist will evaluate your child and adolescent’s oral health through x-rays and complete teeth, gums, and oral cavity exams. We get to meet you and your child during the first visit with our family and children’s dentistry office!

It is highly recommended that you start bringing your child into the dental office at a very early age. Prior to the appointment, role play a dental appointment with your child at home. When in the office, allow the dentist or other staff members to do the talking - they will know how to keep it simple so your child only hears what they need to.

In most cases, six-month-old babies are well into the teething phase, and oral care is essential to protecting their teeth. Our children’s dentist will examine the jaws, gums, baby teeth, and oral cavity of your little one. Specialized instruments for a gentle mouth cleaning and tooth decay evaluation are used to ensure that your baby’s oral cavity is healthy and on the right track.

Dental cleaning times vary for pediatric patients. Typically, dental cleanings with our experienced dentist for kids are completed in less than an hour. Our goal as a family and children’s dentistry clinic is to ensure that your child’s teeth and mouth are free of cavities, disease, or plaque buildup. Your little one will maintain proper oral care and avoid troublesome plaque buildup.

Kids are more susceptible to cavities because their teeth are covered with a thinner layer of enamel. As kids grow older, their adult teeth emerge with more enamel, creating a hard surface protecting against decay. Since children’s teeth are more susceptible to tooth decay, they are also vulnerable to cavities. The acids from certain foods and sugary drinks can sit on teeth and cause damage to their enamel and gums. With proper cleanings and oral care, baby teeth can stay protected until adult teeth begin to emerge. Good oral care habits during infancy and childhood will benefit the teeth and gums of adulthood.