Pediatric Dentistry In Anchorage Alaska

Dentistry for Kids

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Children's Dentistry

Dental care is not just for adults, it is extremely important for kids as well. Teaching a child good habits for oral health early on is vital for them not just as a child, but throughout life.

Our team provides an enjoyable dental experience in a comfortable, educational, and fun environment for our patients. We provide all of the services your infant, child, or adolescent needs to achieve and maintain a healthy smile.

We’re ready to help. Give us a call at (907) 313-1864 or book your appointment now.

Our dentists are experts with Kids dentistry
Mint Dental preforms childrens dentistry with care

Dental health care and healthy lifestyle for kids

Mint Dental has designed this infographic with the goal of teaching children, in a fun and creative way, about teeth and how to keep them clean.

We would love to become your dental health provider if you are in the Anchorage, Alaska area. We do our best everyday to make Mint Dental the perfect place for both you and your children’s dental needs.  

Kind words from our patients

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? We’re ready to help. Give us a call at (907) 313-1864 or book your appointment now.

We generally recommend scheduling checkups every six months. Depending on the circumstances of your child’s oral health, we may recommend more frequent visits.

Although they don’t last as long as permanent teeth, your child’s first teeth play an important role in his development. While they’re in place, these primary teeth help your little one speak, smile, and chew properly. They also hold space in the jaw for permanent teeth. If a child loses a tooth too early (due to damage or decay) nearby teeth may encroach on that space, which can result in crooked or misplaced permanent teeth. Also, your child’s general health is affected by the oral health of the teeth and gums.

Even before your baby’s first tooth appears, we recommend you clean his gums after feedings with a damp, soft washcloth. As soon as his first tooth appears, you can start using a toothbrush. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head. You can most likely find a toothbrush designed for infants at your local drugstore.

Once your child has a few teeth, you can start using toothpaste on the brush. Use only a tiny amount for each cleaning, and be sure to choose toothpaste without fluoride for children under two, as too much fluoride can be dangerous for very young children. Always have your child rinse and spit out toothpaste after brushing, to begin a lifelong habit he’ll need when he graduates to fluoride toothpaste. Children naturally want to swallow toothpaste after brushing, and swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste can cause teeth to stain. You should brush your child’s teeth for him until he is ready to take on that responsibility himself, which usually happens by age six or seven.

Sealants cover the pits and fissures in teeth that are difficult to brush and therefore susceptible to decay. We recommend sealants as a safe, simple way to help your child avoid cavities, especially for molars, which are hardest to reach.

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We’re conveniently located  in the UMED district of midtown Anchorage.
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