Back to school Starts with spectrum

As the new school year approaches, now is the perfect time to ensure your child’s dental health is in top shape. At Spectrum, our pediatric dental team is dedicated to providing gentle and thorough check-ups, ensuring your child is ready to tackle the new academic year with a bright and healthy smile.

Schedule their dental check-up today and set the stage for a successful school year!

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Required Dental Screenings

The Pennsylvania Public School Code requires certain school health services for all children of school age, regardless of the school setting or disability.

Dental screenings shall be required on original entry into kindergarten and in grades three and seven.

Pediatric Dental Services

Studies have shown there is a strong correlation between your oral and overall physical health. This is one reason why Spectrum Health Services, Inc. (Spectrum) includes dental care as an integral part of its comprehensive care model in support of our patients’ total wellbeing.

Cleanings

Dental cleanings remove tartar, plaque, and other unhealthy elements from your teeth while allowing professionals to inspect your gums for any issues. Most people need at least two cleanings per year, but your dentist will set a schedule tailored to your needs. At Spectrum, our skilled dental team uses the latest technology and techniques to ensure a thorough and gentle cleaning experience.

Extractions

Extractions refer to the removal of a tooth or teeth. At Spectrum, we use safe and effective methods to remove damaged or impacted teeth, ensuring minimal discomfort and a smooth recovery process.

Fillings

Fillings are used to repair cavities and other small cracks or fractures in the teeth. At Spectrum, we offer a range of filling options, including composite (tooth-colored) fillings that can be matched to the natural shade of your teeth. Our goal is to provide a filling solution that not only restores your tooth’s function but also its appearance.

Flouride Treatments

The benefits of fluoride is most effective during the formation of deciduous (baby) and permanent teeth. Fluoride can prevent cavities by helping to protect tooth enamel from acid attacks that cause cavities. The dentist or dental hygienist can apply fluoride varnish on a child as early as one year old. The dental staff at Spectrum can advise and suggest other means of using fluoride to protect and maintain healthy teeth throughout the developing years of growth.

Screenings

An oral health screening is a quick visual and manual inspection of the mouth that is conducted to identify oral disease or other oral conditions that may require management by the Spectrum dental team.

Sealants

Sealants are a protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. At Spectrum, we use top-quality dental sealants to protect against decay and help maintain optimal oral health.

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