National Children's Dental Health Month - February

It is reported that one in three children are living without dental insurance. Dental care is often a subject that is overlooked, and in a 2000 report, the surgeon general stated that the most chronic ailment for children is tooth decay and the most at-risk population is underserved children. Children that do not receive regular dental cleanings and checkups are at a greater risk of infection which could lead to other life threatening diseases, according to Dr. Rutner.

“February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and is an opportunity to shine more light on the growing population living without dental insurance and lacking proper dental care,” Dr. Rutner said. “All children should begin attending bi-annual dental checkups by age two or three and start receiving dental cleanings at age three or four.”

Dr. Rutner added that regular dental cleanings and examinations should not be seen as cosmetic procedures but instead could mean a matter of life or death. In 2007, Congress held a hearing to address the fact that more than 25 million children lack dental care after a 12-year-old Maryland child died from an infection stemming from an abscessed tooth.

Untreated dental conditions can lead to:

· Infections

· Heart disease

· Stroke

· Diabetes

· Osteoporosis

Our office understands that not every child is thrilled about going to the dentist. This is why we have invested in a Solea Laser, a drill-free laser to help reduce your child’s fear of the dentist. Our Solea Laser can now fill your child’s cavities without any pain, anesthesia or torture. To learn more about this service, visit a previously written article of ours at http://patch.com/california/mountainview/afraid-dentist-we-have-solution-you.

Here is a video demonstrating how the Solea Laser works:

Dr. Rutner is the owner and practitioner of Grant Road Dental located at 1040 Grant Road Suite #105 in Mountain View, CA and is a member of Smile Source. Dr. Rutner has been proudly serving the Bay Area in dentistry for over 25 years. Dr. Rutner is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society. If you have any questions, you can call our office at (650) 938-8127 or email us at beautifulsmiles@grantroaddental.com

To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.zocdoc.com/practice/grant-road-dental-2434

Grant Road Dental

(650) 938-8127

1040 Grant Rd Ste 105

Mountain View, CA 94040

beautifulsmiles@grantroaddental.com