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Kid Care Dental

 
At Kid Care Dental, Drs. Kaplan and Salamy practice a unique approach to dentistry. They believe in a whole family philosophy that starts pre-natally and continues for a lifetime. Dr. Kaplan is a Pediatric Specialist and sees children as young as twelve months. Dr. Salamy is on staff to provide the latest in dentistry to our adult patients.
Address: Stoughton, MA, 02072    
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Dr. Kaplan provides nutritional counseling and evaluates their growth and development. As the children grow we provide a strong preventive oriented program to avoid dental disease. We also incorporate early interceptive orthodontics that can eliminate or lessen the need for braces later on.
As in any other area of life the practices and priorities of their parents influence children. With more and more research demonstrating that people with good oral health enjoy better overall heath, now is the best time to get started on improving yours. What better way to encourage your children than to show them by example.
Tooth Decay Prevention
Tooth decay is a progressive disease resulting in the interaction of bacteria that naturally occur on the teeth and sugars in the everyday diet. Sugar causes a reaction in the bacteria, causing it to produce acids that break down the mineral in teeth, forming a cavity. Dentists remove the decay and fill the tooth using a variety of fillings, restoring the tooth to a healthy state. Nerve damage can result from severe decay and may require a crown (a crown is like a large filling that can cap a tooth, making it stronger or covering it). Avoiding unnecessary decay simply requires strict adherence to a dental hygiene regimen: brushing and flossing twice a day, regular dental checkups, diet control and fluoride treatment. Practicing good hygiene avoids unhealthy teeth and costly treatment.
Sealants
The grooves and depressions that form the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are extremely difficult (if not impossible) to clean of bacteria and food. As the bacteria reacts with the food, acids form and break down the tooth enamel, causing cavities. Recent studies indicate that 88 percent of total cavities in American school children are caused this way.
Tooth sealants protect these susceptible areas by sealing the grooves and depressions, preventing bacteria and food particles from residing in these areas. Sealant material is a resin typically applied to the back teeth, molars and premolars and areas prone to cavities. It lasts for several years but needs to be checked during regular appointments.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a substance that helps teeth become stronger and resistant to decay. Regularly drinking water treated with fluoride and brushing and flossing regularly ensures significantly lower cavities. Dentists can evaluate the level of fluoride in a primary drinking water source and recommend fluoride supplements (usually in tablets or drops), if necessary.
Thumb Sucking
Sucking is a natural reflex that relaxes and comforts babies and toddlers. Children usually cease thumb sucking when the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. Typically, children stop between the ages of 2 and 4 years. Thumb sucking that persists beyond the eruption of primary teeth can cause improper growth of the mouth and misalignment of the teeth. If you notice prolonged and/or vigorous thumb sucking behavior in your child, talk to your dentist.


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1613 Central Street Stoughton, MA, 02072

Website: Kid Care Dental  At Kid Care Dental, Drs. Kaplan and Salamy practice a unique approach to dentistry.

 
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