WHAT WE DO

Preventive Care

Preventive dental care is important throughout life, especially at a young age. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular checkups with the dentist, your child can help keep her smile bright and healthy for many years to come. Here are a few simple ways to prevent the build-up of plaque and cavities:

BRUSHING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum.

Step 2

Brush gently in a circular motion.

Step 3

Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

Step 4

Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.

FLOSSING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger takes it up as the floss is used.

Step 2

Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.

Step 3

Holding the floss tightly, gently saw it between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.

Step 4

Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.

If it’s been six months or more since your child’s last dental checkup, then it’s time to contact our practice and schedule an appointment!

We’re Wild
About Smiles!

The first step toward achieving a beautiful smile is to schedule an appointment. When you’ve completed this form, our scheduling coordinator will contact you and confirm your child’s upcoming appointment! If you need to cancel, reschedule, or you have a dental emergency, please call your preferred location.

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Meet Dr. David Stanley

“I love helping kids have a fun experience at a young age so that they have a lifelong positive outlook on dentistry. There is no better feeling than seeing a child smile, and I enjoy being a small part of that process. I strive to treat each child as if they were my own.” — Dr. David Stanley

Dr. David Stanley is from Tullahoma, and graduated from Tullahoma High School. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee at Memphis.