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Wichita, KS dentist explains why dental visits are important for your kids

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Why Dental Visits Important to Your Kids in Wichita, KS area
It can be easy to think your child doesn’t need regular dental care because their baby teeth will eventually fall out. However, children’s dental care is critical for several developmental and oral health reasons. Below, Dr. David Koepsel from East Wichita Dentist explains why dental visits are important for your kids.

Functions of baby teeth


Preventive care is the cornerstone of healthy teeth and gums. Without proper care at home and regular dental check-ups, children are prone to a variety of oral health diseases and tooth decay, which can have a serious impact on several aspects of their development. Even though baby teeth are eventually lost and replaced by adult teeth, keeping baby teeth healthy serves several important functions:
  • Helping your child learn how to say speech sounds correctly so they are easily understood by others
  • Enabling your child to properly chew and swallow their food for good digestion
  • Providing your child with a healthy, beautiful smile that they are confident in
  • Keeping space in their mouth for their adult teeth to grow in correctly
  • Preventing your child from being in unnecessary pain due to decay and disease

The importance of regular check-ups


In addition to brushing your child’s teeth twice daily and flossing at least once per day, regular professional cleanings and check-ups can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. At routine hygiene visits, we do more than just polish your child’s teeth for a pearly shine!

Professional cleanings by our skilled dental hygienists remove any built-up plaque and tartar that has formed on your child’s teeth. These harmful substances are a breeding ground for the bacteria that lead to tooth decay and gum disease, and once tartar has developed on teeth, it cannot be removed by brushing and flossing at home. With special instruments, our hygienists gently clean your child’s teeth, and we will also polish their teeth to reduce the surface area that plaque can adhere to.
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Preventive treatments such as fluoride application for strong teeth and sealants to protect the deep grooves and crevices of adult teeth from forming cavities can also be applied at routine dental appointments. These services are often covered by insurance and can go a long way towards keeping your child out of the dental chair for unexpected problems.

Dr. Koepsel performs a thorough examination during the check-up portion of your child’s dental visit, examining all surfaces of their teeth, along with their gums and other soft tissues to ensure that they are developing properly. By performing regular check-ups, Dr. Koepsel can spot any problematic areas before they have a chance to develop into something bigger that is harder and more costly to treat.

When your child sees the dentist regularly from an early age, they are less likely to develop dental fears or anxieties that can prevent them from receiving the dental care they need as they get older. We can also answer any questions that you or your child have about how to properly take care of their teeth. A healthy attitude towards the dentist and regular visits lay the foundation for good dental habits throughout their life.

Dental emergencies


Dental emergencies in Wichita KS area
Having a dentist you can trust in an emergency, such as when your child is suffering from tooth pain or has lost or damaged a permanent tooth due to injury, is critical in reducing the stress on you and your child in a time of crisis. When your child has an established dentist, they can receive emergency dental care in an environment they are comfortable in from a care team they know, and you are not left scrambling to find a dental provider you can trust! Knowing your child’s dental history is also an important aspect of providing care in an emergency, so having an established dentist can help your child receive better quality care.

Convenient dental care for the whole family


At East Wichita Dentist, we understand how busy modern family schedules are. When your whole family visits the same dentist, you can schedule all your visits at once, see the dentist back-to-back, and save precious time and gas money. We also provide office hours until 6:00 pm to reduce the stress of getting to dental appointments during work or school.

We love seeing our patients’ healthy, bright smiles! If you or your child are due for a routine dental check-up, call us today at (316) 215-7152 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. David Koepsel

Dr. David Koepsel

East Wichita Dentist is the home of quality preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Dr. David Koepsel with decades of experience in all areas of dentistry including sedation, cosmetic dentistry, and root canals, heads the team. An Alumnus of the University of Kansas, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, and Truman Medical Center, he stays updated by following continuing education, and with Membership in organizations like the American Dental Association.


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Dr. Ashton Pargman, Wichita native, is an Alumnus of Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health and Emporia State University where she further developed her passion of being a community-minded provider. She has volunteered hundreds of hours educating and providing care in underserved communities and is a general dentist who provides a wide range of dental services. Dr. Pargman uses the latest state of the art dental technology to provide beautiful, meticulous and precise dental work to all of her patients.


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