Family dentistry

Family Dentistry

High-Quality, Comprehensive Dental Care For The Whole Family

At Marc A. Minch, DMD, we serve patients of all ages! Your family can receive comprehensive dental care all under one roof, which makes scheduling appointments easy and convenient. In addition to providing exceptional dental care for children and teens, we also welcome infants and toddlers. As a family dentistry practice, our goal is to help our young patients maintain healthy smiles from infancy through adulthood by becoming your child’s trusted dental home.

What Is Family Dentistry?

As a family dentistry practice, we focus on providing comprehensive dental care to people of all ages addressing the dental needs of every family member throughout different stages of their lives. Our family dentistry dentists specialize in the dental care of both children and adults. Key aspects of family dentistry at our practice include preventative care and education for both our young patients and their parents.

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Infant Oral Exams

As a family dentistry practice, we take care of your entire family’s dental health needs, including its youngest members. We recommend your baby come in for their first appointment by the age of one or when their first tooth erupts. We provide gentle, thorough oral exams aimed at identifying any potential dental issues. Another goal of this first appointment is to familiarize your baby with going to the dentist by helping them feel as safe and comfortable as possible and getting them accustomed to having their mouth examined.

As a parent, we want you to feel confident about your child’s dental care, inside our office and out! Dr. Minch, Dr. Newton and our team also educate parents about at-home dental care, including do’s and don’ts when it comes to prioritizing your infant’s oral care.

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Sports Mouthguards

Feel confident watching your child play the sport that they love, without the constant fear of dental injuries! According to the CDC, sports are the cause for more than 5 million injuries to the mouth and teeth every year. At Marc A. Minch, DMD, we offer custom-made sports mouthguards for our young patient-athletes. Acting as a cushion to the teeth, mouth and lips, these devices absorb the force of an impact and redistribute it, therefore reducing the risk of tooth or jaw trauma.

Plus, unlike store-bought mouthguards, our sports mouthguards are made directly from an impression of your child’s mouth, ensuring a perfect fit. Even if your child wears an orthodontic appliance, our sports mouthguards offer an effective and cost-effective means of tooth protection on the field or court.

Dental Tips For Children & Teens

Help set your child up for a lifetime of dental success! As your child grows and becomes more independent, parents’ roles in their oral health habits should not diminish. While your child or teen may not need or want your help with some things, especially by the time they are a teenager, stressing the importance of good dental care can help your child avoid the serious implications of tooth decay and gum disease later in life. Here are some things you can do to positively impact their dental health:

Explain the dangers of sharing toothbrushes

Don’t let your child share a toothbrush with their friends or even their family members. Bacteria that causes gum disease and cavities can easily transfer from one person to another. Sharing isn’t always caring when it comes to your oral health!

Sugary drinks are one of the leading causes of cavities in children and teenagers. Encourage your child or teen to choose water instead! Additionally, you can help them promote good oral and overall health by offering them a nutritious diet of leafy greens, whole grains, lean meats and milk products to encourage healthy eating habits.

Stress the importance of brushing, especially before bedtime

We’ve all heard about the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day, but it can’t hurt for your child to hear it again! Brushing before going to sleep is especially important, as bacteria flourishes when the mouth dries out at night.

The first step to ensure your child flosses is by making sure they have floss with them! By taking floss to school, they’ll have the opportunity to pop into the bathroom and use it after lunch, when they need it most.

Children, especially younger children, will model what they see. If you want to instill good oral hygiene habits in your child, showing them good brushing, flossing and eating habits in action is the best way to teach them.

Request Your Child’s Dental Appointment

Whether your child is a baby or a teenager, we provide convenient, high quality dental care for the whole family in Boynton Beach, FL. By utilizing advanced technology, including digital X-rays, and comprehensive, age-appropriate dental treatments, we aim to make your child’s family dentistry experience a warm and welcoming one from the moment they walk through the door. Request your child’s appointment with our caring and experienced team by calling (561) 732-1777 or completing our easy online form today.

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Health-Centered Dental Care

In Southeast Florida

We are proud to provide compassionate and personalized care with a gentle touch. Dr. Minch, Dr. Newton and our team use a health-centered and prevention-based approach to give you a healthy smile with an emphasis on sleep health.

(561) 732-1777

2620 S Seacrest Blvd., Suite C & D
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

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