Wenatchee Valley Dental Village offers:

• Dentistry for children through the age of 18.
• Acceptance of insurance and medical coupons.
• General anesthesia and Sedation available.
• Orthodontics.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are Baby Teeth Important?

Your child's baby teeth will "fall out," but only after performing vital functions for the health and well being of your child.

• Without baby teeth, your child could not eat and maintain proper nutrition.
• Baby teeth are needed for speech formation and talking.
• Baby teeth hold neccessary space open while the permanent teeth develop and come in as your child grows.

Proper care for baby teeth:

• Check and clean your baby's teeth with a clean, soft cloth after each feeding.
• Protect your baby's teeth with fluoride.
• Precent baby bottle tooth decay; do not put your baby to bed with a bottle.
• Find a dental home by the age of 1.

How Much Soda Pop Do you Drink?

Soft drinks are no longer an occasional treat. They've become a daily habit for kids, teens, and young adults. A steady diet of soft drinks is a leading cause of tooth decay.

Did you know?

• Sugar in pop combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid.
• Acid in soft drinks, whether they contain sugar or not, is the primary cause of weakening tooth enamel.
• Diet or "sugar free" pop is high in acid.
• The acid attacks your teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes.
• Bacteria in your mouth cause cavities when tooth enamel is damaged.

What should you do?

• Eliminate all soda from the diet through the age of 18.
• Drink water instead of pop. It has no sugar, no acid, and no calories.
• Get regular checkups and cleanings to remove bacteria buildup (plaque).
• Use fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth. Brush and floss daily.