February is National Dental Health Month

The American Dental  Association (ADA) named February “National Children’s Dental Health Month. Each year, the ADA works to raise awareness about the importance of learning proper oral hygiene early in life. Combined with regular dental visits, proper oral hygiene can give children a jump on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Millions of people have already benefited from the messages and materials the ADA works to promote. Everyone from dentist and hygienists to teachers and parents can take advantage of the ADA’s free online resources, designed to offer a fun, kid-friendly way to learn about dental care.

At Vital Smiles Georgia, we work with parents, teachers, community organizations, and other medical professionals to ensure children of all backgrounds and income levels receive the care they need. As a dental practice, we focus exclusively on children, and everyone on our staff specializes in caring for little patients.

From your child’s very first visit, we work with you to ensure your child continues healthy habits at home. We want a trip to the dentist to be an enjoyable experience, and when children take care of their teeth at home, it can be.

Start your child on the road to a lifetime of healthy smiles by making an appointment with Vital Smiles Georgia today. We have offices in Albany and Norcross.

Cleaning

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We keep your child’s teeth sparkling clean with the help of our electric tooth brush (a motorized prophy brush). We then apply bubbles (fluoride) to keep his or her teeth strong.

Filling Cavities

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We use fun tools like Mr. Bumpy (our slow speed drill) to remove decay. Your child will then receive a silver star (filling), and the tooth will be good as new.

Sealants

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Sealants are thin, protective coatings used to prevent tooth decay. They fill in the tiny grooves of the tooth surface so that brushing becomes more effective.

X-Rays

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We use a tooth camera (X-ray machine) to take pictures of your child’s teeth. This gives us a better look at his or her smile. Our Digital X-rays are state of the art, limiting radiation exposure.