Kids Dental Checkups, Exams and X-Rays in Bakersfield
For Bakersfield parents who want a calm, friendly dentist their child will know by name. Regular checkups catch small problems early and keep visits short and easy.
How often should my child see the dentist in Bakersfield?
Just For Kids & Family Too Dental is a kids and family dental office in Bakersfield, CA. Most kids should have a checkup and cleaning about every six months. Your child sees the same doctor at every visit, and we welcome Medi-Cal Dental and PPO plans.
Why regular checkups help
Most kids should have a checkup and cleaning about every six months, or as the dentist recommends. Regular checkups help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. They let us catch small problems early, keep visits shorter, and help avoid bigger treatment later.
What happens at the visit
At a checkup, your child gets an exam of their teeth and gums, a cleaning, and X-rays when needed. We look for any signs of trouble and talk with you about what we see. The visit is calm, and we answer your questions in plain words.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays use much less radiation than old film X-rays. The pictures show up on a screen right away, so we can show you what we see. X-rays are usually taken about once a year, or as needed. Computerized charting keeps your child's records accurate.
Easy habits at home
A few simple habits help at home. Help your child brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and brush the top of the tongue too. Floss once a day. Offer a balanced diet with raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese, or fruit. And keep checkups every six months so we stay ahead of trouble.
Helping your child feel at ease
We go slow. We show your child each tool and answer their questions in plain words. When your child knows what to expect, the visit feels calmer. Many kids leave with a smile and look forward to coming back.
A picture book about the dentist can help your child feel ready at home too. You can also talk about the visit in a calm way the night before. We are here to help your family feel at ease every step.
What a checkup includes
A checkup at our office is simple. Your child gets an exam of their teeth and gums, a cleaning, and X-rays when needed. We look for any signs of decay, check how the teeth line up, and talk with you about what we see. We keep it short and calm so your child feels good about coming back.
We also track your child's growth over time. That way we can see changes early and plan ahead. Some kids need to come in more often, and some less. We will let you know what is right for your child.
We accept Medi-Cal Dental and PPO dental plans, and we check your coverage before treatment. Call our front desk to set up your child's next checkup.
Ready to book your child's checkup?
Same doctor every visit. Medi-Cal Dental and PPO accepted.
“I've been coming to this dentist office for several years, I love it. Very clean office. My kids feel at ease coming to this office. Very flexible timing for scheduling appointments. Absolutely great communication. I love their reminders for appointments.”
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We answer questions about treatment and insurance during office hours, and we check your insurance before your visit.
Same doctor every visit. Medi-Cal Dental and PPO accepted.
Caring for Bakersfield families since 2002.