Overall Health Assessments

Our pediatric dentist and team at West Valley Pediatric Dentistry care about both your child’s oral and overall wellbeing. To help you and your child understand how your mouth and overall health are connected, Dr. Bailey provides overall health assessments in Taylorsville, Utah. In these assessments, our team will discuss how taking care of your mouth can help take care of your body. To schedule your child’s health assessment, please contact us today at 801-417-8080! We look forward to caring for your child.

It is often said that your mouth is the mirror to your overall health and wellbeing. Well, it’s true. Over many years, scientists and doctors have studied and proved how your oral health can affect the rest of your health. At our practice, our focus is on your family, and we want to help your child maintain a high quality of life by maintaining high oral health.

When your child keeps their mouth clean, they can help the rest of their body fight off infection and disease. However, letting go of oral health can lead to several serious health problems both early in life and in the future. At our practice, our goal is to help your child prevent any oral or overall health problems that could be avoided by proper oral hygiene habits and preventive treatments. Some simple and important dental hygiene practices are:

• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Floss daily
• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months
• Eat a healthy diet and limit snacks between meals
• Regularly visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups

By implementing these simple practices, your child is well on their way to achieving excellent oral health. Our team is happy to answer any questions and provide any necessary treatment to keep your child’s smile healthy for life. We invite you to call or visit our office to learn more about how your child’s well-being is affected by their oral health.