What would you like to be doing five months from now with your family? Eight months from today? In December?

Whatever it is, we are sure you want your loved ones to be happy and healthy. We are hopeful that the world will be back in a place where getting together with loved ones is no longer an issue.

With everything we have been through as a state and a nation in the past year, don’t let an oral health issue affect your time with your family in the year to come. Instead, get to know our team at Charles F. Betts, Jr., DMD, Family Dentistry. We are on your side, and we are working to prevent the kinds of problems that could spoil your family gatherings in 2021 and the years to come.

Call 256-274-8680 today. Make an appointment at our Decatur, AL dental office.

Off to a Good Start

Family dentistry is an essential part of our practice. It’s in our name, after all.

That certainly includes pediatric dental care. Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the importance of oral care for kids.

Good habits start at home, but we are more than prepared to support your efforts. We are happy to answer any questions you have about brushing, flossing, and making regular dental checkups part of your family’s oral care routine.

You can even bring your children to the office when you make your appointments for yourself. This can help them become familiar with us and what we do before they have their own first dental visit, usually around their 2nd birthday. We recognize that this is an important milestone. While we don’t have a red carpet to roll out for them, we let them know this is a special day for them.

One of our favorite parts of this appointment is our Learning Lab. This is where we show your child the equipment we use to keep their mouths healthy. We also can demonstrate how to brush and floss correctly when they are at home. This visit also includes some tips on making healthy food choices. Something small like drinking water instead of sugary soft drinks can help reduce their risk of developing cavities.

Ready To Meet Changing Needs

As your children get older, their oral care needs will change. By age 11, more than half of kids will have a cavity. If that happens, we are ready to help with dental fillings.

Of course, we prefer to prevent problems whenever we can. This is why we encourage you to take advantage of our professional cleanings and exams a few times each year. It’s also why we are happy to create custom-fitted athletic mouthguards for the budding sports stars in your family. These mouthguards are more comfortable to wear and offer better protection against broken and knocked out teeth.

Speaking of which, you also should call on us if you do have a dental emergency. Our goal is to help you get treated as quickly as we can, and often that means we can see you that same day.

If you haven’t already done so, call 256-274-8680 now or contact us online to set up an appointment at Charles F. Betts, Jr., DMD, Family Dentistry in Decatur, AL.