Dr. Timothy Thomas, in Livonia MI, is pleased to offer his patients a full range of dental services. These dental care services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general and implant dentistry.
Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'My Child Has a Toothache. Should I Call the Dentist?'
Your
Child’s Dentist is as Important as a Pediatrician
We encourage good dental hygiene in your children at an
early age and make it fun and comfortable so they keep those
habits for a lifetime.
Children’s teeth are more susceptible to cavities for
various reasons. They often do not brush like they should
and need parents’ supervision in their daily dental care.
This will help ensure they brush properly. Kids usually eat
more often during the day which prolongs their teeth’s
exposure to acid (from the foods they eat). This may result
in more cavities.
If a tooth is already not as clean as it needs to be it
will have a faster development of cavities due to more
frequent contact of food and juice. If poor dietary choices
and hygiene habits are identified and corrected, it will
help to decrease the chances of decay. Applications
of a fluoride varnish also help to remineralize teeth to further
reduce the incidences of cavities. Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
It is important to us that your children feel at ease during
their appointments, and Dr. Thomas strives to have kids of
all ages enjoy their visits. We use the latest techniques in
children’s dentistry that are given with thoughtfulness and
great care. During every visit, he encourages proper dental
habits to help them keep their teeth beautiful and healthy
for a lifetime. All of our team members enjoy seeing and
helping them, as they grow and change each year.
Dental Fears Will Be Gone!
We want your children to grow up without any fear of dental
work. As many pleased parents have told us we are
accomplishing this goal! We maintain a happy and relaxed
atmosphere where children feel comfortable and can enjoy
their visit. No matter any past traumatic dental experiences
your child may have had our team members will change those
feelings to make a visit enjoyable.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
An
Easy Way to Prevent Child Tooth Decay
With all the contours and grooves in back teeth, even
thorough brushing may not reach these areas. This allows
bacteria and acids to accumulate and form plaque that leads
to decay. Once decay starts, the tooth is permanently
damaged and will require a filling or crown. We would like
to introduce to you another way to help prevent cavities.
One application of dental sealant will work.
Here is how we do that:
Teeth are first cleaned and sterilized. A thin coat of clear
sealant is applied to each tooth and then bonded with a
curing light. No shots are given and no drills are used –
the entire tooth structure remains intact. It is completely
painless and one application will help both children and
adolescents preserve their natural teeth!
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
