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Teenagers have busy lives, and sometimes things fall to the wayside.  One thing you don't want to let slide regular visits to the pediatric dentist.  Here's a few reasons why:

• Teenagers are still at risk for tooth decay. 59% of children between the ages of 12 and 19 years old have experienced tooth decay. 20% of them are left untreated. Seeing a dentist will ensure that the problem will be fixed at its source so that they can enjoy a lifetime of healthy teeth.
• Regular cleaning keep their teeth more clean. Seeing a pediatric dentist twice a year supplements their normal cleaning routines at home and helps reduce the risk of decayed or otherwise damaged teeth.
• Catching dental problems early. Your teenager may be developing less common dental problems that can only be caught by regular check-ups. Reversing a problem early means less invasive corrective procedures.
• Setting the bar for a lifetime of dental health. Even adults should be seeing a dentist twice a year. Getting into the habit of good dental hygiene will increase the odds that your teenager's teeth will survive into their golden years.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to keep your child's smile healthy.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

As we grow older, we get wiser.  And then there's wisdom teeth.  We meet many parents of teenagers who worry about what age is right to have wisdom teeth removed.

Here at Northwest Children's Dentistry, we can monitor your child's wisdom teeth.  Some kids won't have any.  Still others won't need them removed if they are positioned safely.  But if it looks like your child's wisdom teeth might impact other teeth around them and cause dental harm, we will refer you to an oral surgeon.  These specialized dentists have lots of experience in safely removing wisdom teeth.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

When people see the term "pediatric dentist" they often think it is a dentist for little children, and that is correct.  Pediatric dentists, like Dr. Bunch and Dr. Marshall at Northwest Children's Dentistry, though, are trained to see patients ranging from birth to 17 years in age.  Even teenagers have needs that differ from adults, and a pediatric dentist knows how to best evaluate your growing teen's teeth.

Why is it important that a teenager keep seeing the dentist?  Besides the obvious issues of cavities and gingivitis, teenagers are still losing teeth.  Sometimes during these years we can recommend a child get braces, which will help align teeth into adulthood.  Maintaining a healthy dental habits now will aid your child in keeping their teeth well into adulthood and even when they become senior citizens.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.