Pediatric Cleanings & Oral Exams

Routine cleanings and exams are an important component of preventive health care. It is to make sure your child's teeth grow in strong and healthy. Most children have two cleanings a year, but children with a higher risk of caries may need more frequent visits.

A dental exam at Little Gold Fish Children's Dentistry involves cleaning of the teeth and examination for gum disease, cavities, and dental alignment. During a routine cleaning and exam exercise, Dr. Phu Le will evaluate your child’s risk of developing dental caries. We will also discuss oral hygiene, diet, and other factors that might influence your child’s dental health. Giving them the proper tools and teaching them the right way to brush when they are young lays the groundwork that will create healthy habits they will carry with them into adulthood.

During the exam, Dr. Phu Le will clean their teeth and, if necessary, take x-rays and give your child a fluoride treatment. Dr. Phu Le will review if any other treatment is needed.