HEALTHY HABITS . GROWING SMILES
Pediatric Preventive Dental Care in Charlotte
Pediatric Preventive Dental Care in Charlotte
Preventive visits help protect your child’s teeth, monitor oral development, and identify concerns early. Eastover Pediatric Dentistry combines exams, cleanings, and personalized guidance in a caring, child-focused setting.
A COMPLETE PREVENTIVE VISIT
Simple care that protects your child’s smile.
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Examine growth and oral health
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Clean teeth and remove buildup
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Personalize cavity-prevention guidance
Board-certified pediatric dentist
More than 20 years of experience
Personalized, child-focused care
Prevention today supports healthier smiles as children grow.
PREVENTIONS WITH A PURPOSE
Care that grows with your child
A preventive visit is more than a cleaning. It gives Dr. Matt an opportunity to understand your child’s changing needs and help your family build a practical plan for a healthy smile.
Monitor development
Follow changes in the teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral health.
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Lower cavity risk
Combine professional care with guidance tailored to your child.
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Build confident routines
Make brushing, flossing, and healthy choices easier at home.
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WHAT PREVENTIVE CARE MAY INCLUDE
Protecting more than today’s smile
Dr. Matt recommends preventive services according to your child’s age, oral health, development, and individual cavity risk.
Regular checkups help monitor tooth development, gum health, bite changes, and areas that may need closer attention.
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Dental exams
Cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and buildup that brushing and flossing may leave behind.
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Professional cleanings
When recommended, professional fluoride can help strengthen tooth enamel and support cavity prevention.
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Fluoride treatments
Thin protective coatings may be placed on the chewing surfaces of molars to help protect cavity-prone grooves.
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Dental sealants
Screenings, X-rays, and iTero scanning
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Oral screenings, X-rays, and radiation-free iTero digital scans can help evaluate concerns that may not be visible during a clinical examination.
Families receive practical guidance on brushing, flossing, diet, thumb sucking, and other habits that may affect oral health.
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Personalized guidance
TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF PROTECTION
Fluoride and sealants work differently
Both can be part of cavity prevention, but each serves a different purpose. Dr. Matt will explain what is appropriate for your child.
FLUORIDE
Helps strengthen tooth enamel
Professional fluoride treatment supports enamel and can make teeth more resistant to the process that causes cavities. The type and timing depend on your child’s needs.
DENTAL SEALANTS
Helps cover cavity-prone grooves
Sealants are thin coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of appropriate teeth. They help protect the pits and grooves where food and plaque can collect.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your child’s preventive visit
The team explains each step in an age-appropriate way and adapts the appointment to your child’s individual needs.
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Examine
Dr. Matt evaluates your child’s teeth, gums, bite, and oral development and discusses any concerns.
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Clean and protect
The visit may include a professional cleaning, fluoride, sealants, or X-rays according to your child’s needs.
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Plan ahead
You leave with practical guidance and a recommended schedule for your child’s next visit.
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Small daily habits make preventive care stronger.
BETWEEN DENTAL VISITS
Healthy habits continue at home
Professional preventive care works best alongside a consistent home routine. Recommendations may change as your child grows.
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Brush twice a day using the amount of fluoride toothpaste recommended for your child’s age.
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Help with brushing and flossing until your child can clean every surface effectively.
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Choose water often and limit how frequently teeth are exposed to sugary drinks and snacks.
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Ask about thumb sucking, pacifier use, sports mouthguards, or other habits affecting oral health.
PARENT QUESTIONS
Preventive dental care FAQs
Clear answers about routine pediatric dental visits and cavity prevention.
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The timing depends on your child’s oral health and individual needs. Dr. Matt will recommend an appropriate recall schedule after evaluating your child.
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A visit commonly includes an examination and professional cleaning. Fluoride, sealants, screenings, or X-rays may also be recommended based on your child’s age and needs.
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Fluoride recommendations vary according to age, cavity risk, fluoride exposure, and oral health. Dr. Matt will explain what is appropriate for your child.
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Sealants are thin protective coatings that may be applied to the chewing surfaces of cavity-prone teeth, especially molars.
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Dental X-rays are typically taken once a year. For some evaluations, Eastover also offers radiation-free imaging with the iTero Digital scanner. If you have more questions about it, call (704) 372-0432.
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The amount of toothpaste and the level of adult supervision should be appropriate for your child’s age. Ask the team to demonstrate the recommended amount for your child.
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No. Preventive care can help lower cavity risk, but diet, home care, enamel, bacteria, habits, and other individual factors also affect oral health.
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READY FOR YOUR CHILD’S NEXT VISIT?
Build a strong foundation for a healthy smile
Contact Eastover Pediatric Dentistry to request a preventive dental appointment for your child in Charlotte.
2711 Randolph Road, Suite 201 · Charlotte, NC 28207