Your child’s pediatric dentist in Palos Heights, IL, believes in regular checkups for children of all ages to help prevent oral health conditions, including oral cancer.
Can Kids Get Oral Cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute, oral cancer in children is extremely rare. Yet, it’s still important to be vigilant. At Palos Pediatric Dentistry, we monitor your child’s smile at every checkup, tracking oral health changes and helping ensure they enjoy lasting dental health.
Regular checkups every six months also prepare your child for adult care by establishing a routine of ongoing dental visits. These visits mean early detection of oral cancers in adulthood, when they are more common.
If you notice oral health changes in your child between checkups, it’s important to alert our team. Changes may include oral sores that linger or worsen.
Children’s Oral Health in Palos Heights
Your child’s oral health is always our priority, and we offer a wide range of treatments and services for little smiles, including:
- Checkups and Teeth Cleanings
- General and Restorative Dentistry
- Special Needs Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Behavior Guidance
- Emergency Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry
- Fluoride Treatments
- Dental Sealants
Your Role in Pediatric Prevention
Our team offers practical tips and guidance to help you care for your child’s smile between six-month dental checkups. We’ll show you how to clean your toddler’s gums and emerging teeth. We can also help during the transition (usually around age 7) when your child begins to brush independently.
We are here for nutritional information and pacifier guidance, and we can help curb excessive or ongoing thumb sucking.
Your child’s dentist always shares findings with you and is happy to answer any questions you might have.
For Children’s Dentistry in Palos Heights, Contact Us
Oral Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness of the need for ongoing dental care. If you would like to learn more or are ready to schedule an appointment for your little one, call us today.
