Welcome to Kensington Natural Smiles, where we believe that a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth. We are committed to providing you with the highest level of dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We will give you our undivided attention and always treat you with the compassion that you deserve.

The Importance Of Pediatric Dentistry

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, every child should visit a dentist around age 1 and every six months thereafter. These visits are usually very brief and help children begin to get comfortable in a dental setting and allow dentists to observe the dental changes in a child’s mouth from an early age.

What To Expect

At the initial visit, the dentist will perform your baby’s first oral examination and will review infant oral hygiene. In some cases, the dentist will clean your baby’s teeth and apply a topical fluoride. The extent of the exam will depend entirely on you and your child’s comfort level. We will also review oral hygiene procedures for brushing your child’s teeth. It’s important to help prepare your child for their first visit to the dentist by reinforcing the idea that going to the dentist is a fun, comfortable experience.

Our practice emphasizes creating a comfortable and positive experience for children, with a focus on preventative care to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

An oral evaluation is recommended every six months to prevent cavities and other dental problems. During an oral evaluation, a thorough examination is done to check the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. 

Regular cleanings help to keep gums healthy and teeth cavity-free. A dental cleaning includes the removal of tartar and plaque and having the teeth polished to remove stains that are not removed when regular tooth brushing is performed and to prevent further buildup of plaque.

Fluoride is a natural substance that helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. Fluoride treatments are administered at our office as an important component of pediatric dental treatment. The fluoride is applied to the teeth in a gel, foam, or varnish form.

During a regular check-up, oral hygiene instructions are given to both patient and parent to reduce the risk of plaque and tartar build-up, as well as cavities. Instructions include, but are not limited to proper brushing techniques, flossing, and using mouth rinses. 

Dental sealants are made of a safe resin material which is applied to the surfaces of teeth to prevent cavities, and can be applied in just one visit. The sealant material fills in the crevices of a tooth and “seals” off the tooth from cavity-causing agents like food and plaque. The teeth are prepared for the sealant application and the sealant is painted directly onto the chewing surface of each tooth and then hardens.

Custom-fitted mouth guards from your dentist are preferable to cheaper products available from a store. Many school athletic programs require participants to wear a mouth guard. Student athletes who are wearing braces will particularly benefit from a custom-fitted mouthguard.

"We loved our experience at Kensington Natural Smiles. Dr. Kaur was amazing with our girls and explained the importance of brushing and taking care of their teeth. We highly recommend this place!"

- Megha S.

"We brought our daughter to Kensington Natural Smiles for her first dental check-up and from the moment we stepped through the door, everyone made sure she was comfortable and taken care of. Taking a toddler to the dentist can be a stressful situation for everyone but we all left with a smile!"

- Andrew S.

"Dr. Ho and her staff are so professional and easy to work with. They welcome you when you come in, the hygienists are superb and Dr. Ho is simply the best. I highly recommend them!"

- Martha D.

Dr. Susan Ho is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She’s passionate about serving her community and participates in numerous community outreach programs. Patient and gentle, Dr. Ho always treats her patients with compassion and respect!

Kensington Natural Smiles is a leading dental practice with an office conveniently located in Kensington, MD. Our service is at the core of everything we do, and our team works hard to make you feel like a member of the family.

If you are ready to start your journey to oral health with a compassionate, experienced, and patient-focused dental team, give us a call to schedule your first appointment. We can’t wait to see your smile in our office!

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