Your Baby’s First Dental Appointment

New parents have plenty of adjustments to make when it comes to caring for your new addition to the family. Making sure your baby is healthy and happy becomes top priority while still adjusting to parenthood, hectic schedules and sleep deprivation. Trinity Premier Dental would like to encourage new parents to make your baby’s first dental appointment be early in life.

Your child’s first dental checkup should be by the age of one even though your baby may only have a few visible baby teeth. Early childhood dental visits are important in the detection of any developing dental issues. Unfortunately, some children develop tooth decay at a very young age. Your dentist will review proper care for your child’s teeth and discuss your child’s developmental milestones. Introducing healthy habits early will also make future visits to the dentist far more pleasurable.

Preparing for Your Baby’s First Dental Appointment

The first visit is generally talking to you and your child, taking a look in his or her mouth, and making oral health assessments. It is a good idea to tell them they are going to the dentist expressed with excitement. If you have dental anxiety yourself, try not to show it. This could be a learned habit that your child may pick up from you. Bringing along a comforting toy can be helpful just in case there is any fussiness. If you have other children, try to leave them at home or bring along another adult to care for them during the visit. All the attention can then be directed to the your baby’s first dental visit with complete focus is on your baby’s oral health.

The Dental Checkup Experience

You and your baby will be seated comfortably in the dental office. There will be a pleasant introduction to the dentist and a gentle examination will be performed. The examination will uncover any early signs of dental problems and assess the risk of your child developing disease in the future. Many times, this kind of risk assessment can help prevent and even reverse early stages of tooth decay. Also during the visit, you will learn various ways to keep your child’s oral health in top condition. This also may include lifestyle contributions to good oral health such as healthy eating habits and proper oral hygiene practices to use at home. Tips on brushing effectively will be reviewed and a follow-up visit will be scheduled needed.

Developing healthy habits begin early in life. Don’t hesitate to make your baby’s first dental appointment. Give Trinity Premier Dental a call at (727) 835-7076.

Our friendly staff is ready to help.

Further Reading on Your Baby’s First Dental Appointment

2016 Dental Blog Posts – Year in Review

The year of 2016 is coming to an end and it’s been a wonderful year since we opened our doors in February. The staff of Trinity Premier Dental would like to thank all of our patients we have had the pleasure of seeing this year and we look forward to welcoming you back for your checkups in 2017. Throughout the year we have shared dental blog posts with our patients to help them keep their smiles beautiful. We would like to reflect on this year’s blog posts and share our hand-selected top 10 for the year of 2016.

Our Top 10 Dental Blog Posts for 2016

1. Trinity Premier Dental Office is Now Accepting New Patients – We chose this one as it marks the day we began seeing patients in the Trinity and Tampa Bay area!
2. Introducing Dr. David L. Castellano – We knew everyone would be excited to know the dentists and read Dr. Castellano’s Bio on our website.
3. Introducing Dr. Jesus Sojo – Another introduction… this one for Dr. Sojo. with a link to his bio on our website.
4. How Working Out Affects Your Oral Health – With the new year approaching and so many people hitting the gym, this is a good read on the oral health benefits of exercise.
5. Use Tax Refund Money to Invest in Your Smile – There are so many things to spend tax returns on, but having a beautiful, white smile is priceless!
6. Your Smile Can Make You Look Younger – This is so true. Bright smiles take years off your appearance. If you are concerned about aging and keeping a beautiful smile, this one is for you.
7. Fight Receding Gums – Receding gums happens for many reasons and one of them is aging also. This article explains all about receding gums and preventative steps.
8. Choosing the Right Dentist in Trinity – This is to help people when searching for a new dentist. We offer tips and tricks to finding the right dentist for you.
9. Embrace Dental Communication – There is so much good information about all things dental: dental blogs, association websites, dental technology news articles, and various platforms of social media.
10. Be Thankful for Your Smile – We chose this article to be our final top pick because we truly do want you to be thankful for your smile!

We hope you enjoyed reading some of our top dental blog posts for this year. Our goal is to deliver helpful information to our patients to help keep your smiles bright and healthy. Our blog is updated often and each of our new articles are posted to Facebook and Twitter. Give us a call to get your appointment set for the new year at (727) 835-7076. We look forward to another wonderful year and seeing our loyal patients return and also meeting and getting to know our new ones. We hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year and are able to spend it with each of your loved ones. Happy New Year!

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Trinity Premier Dental provides wisdom tooth extraction for patients in the West Tampa and surrounding Tampa Bay areas. Wisdom tooth extraction is commonly necessary for an impacted wisdom tooth or a tooth that doesn’t have enough room to grow in properly. They often have to be removed to prevent crowding, painful infections or other dental problems. Wisdom teeth are the top and bottom third molars that typically begin to erupt between the ages 17 and 25, bringing the total number of permanent teeth to 32.

Reasons for Wisdom Tooth Extraction:

• Creates Space for Other Molar Teeth
• Prevents Bacteria and Infection
• Prevents or Corrects Jaw, Nerve, or Adjacent Tooth Damage
• Prevents or Corrects Periodontal Disease
• Jaw or Tooth Alignment Correction
• Improves Overall Oral Health

Wisdom tooth extraction procedures are performed by either a dentist or an oral surgeon. Wisdom teeth that are not impacted may be removed to avoid any future complications. If your wisdom teeth are erupted or partially erupted, they can be removed as easily as any other tooth.Wisdom teeth that are underneath the gums and embedded in the jawbone require more extensive treatment, usually under IV anesthesia. An oral surgeon or qualified dentist will perform surgery. Once the patient is sedated, the bone and tissue around the wisdom tooth are removed so the tooth can be clearing and effectively extracted. Lastly, the gums are sutured together with stitches for a quicker recovery time and less bleeding.

If you have any questions about wisdom tooth extraction procedures or due for an exam and cleaning, call us at (727) 835-7076. We have extended our hours to our patients with appointments available Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm. We are dedicated to providing quality dental service, so please contact us today to schedule your next appointment.