8846 South Redwood Road, Suite N 201 West Jordan, UT 84088
Gentle Care for Your Child’s Smile
At Copperfield Family Dental, we believe healthy smiles begin early. Our caring team is proud to provide gentle paediatric dentistry and preventive care for families in West Jordan, helping children build strong dental habits from the very start.
As a trusted paediatric dentist West Jordan families rely on, we follow the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry’s recommendation that children see a dentist by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth appearing.
Preparing for the First Dental Visit
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A child’s first dental visit helps build positive, lifelong habits.
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Talk about the visit in a fun, positive way and avoid scary language.
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Read a book or visit the office beforehand to help your child feel comfortable.
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Share your own positive dental experiences and explain that the dentist helps keep smiles healthy.
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We focus on making every first visit calm, happy, and memorable.
What to Expect During the Appointment
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We perform a gentle dental exam to assess your child’s oral health.
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Our team discusses common habits like thumb-sucking or pacifier use and how they may affect developing teeth.
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Your child will learn brushing basics in a fun, age-appropriate way that’s easy to understand.
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We reinforce the importance of healthy dental habits early to support long-term oral health.
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You’ll receive a personalized care plan along with expert tips to help you feel confident managing your child’s dental routine at home.
Protecting Your Child’s Smile from Cavities
Cavities in kids are common, but they’re not inevitable. Our team focuses on smart prevention through regular checkups, dental education, and supportive tools like tooth-colored fillings. We’ll help you spot cavity-causing habits like frequent snacking or sugary drinks — and show you how to build healthier routines at home.
Some of the most effective ways to prevent decay include:
- Brushing morning and night with a soft-bristled brush
- Helping your child rinse after meals
- Choose snacks like cheese, yogurt, or crunchy vegetables
- Encouraging water instead of sugary drinks
Understanding Tooth Development
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Most children begin getting their first teeth between 6 and 8 months of age.
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By around age 2½, children typically have all 20 primary (baby) teeth.
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Baby teeth play an important role in speech development, chewing, and confidence.
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Keeping primary teeth healthy helps support the proper development of permanent teeth.
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Around ages 5 to 6, baby teeth naturally begin to fall out as adult teeth come in.
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Our team supports your child’s smile through every stage of growth and development.
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If any concerns arise, we provide gentle guidance and trusted care to help your child smile with confidence.
Serving West Jordan and Nearby Areas
Copperfield Family Dental proudly provides paediatric dentistry to families throughout West Jordan, UT, including the 84081, 84084, and 84088 zip codes.
Families choose our practice for compassionate, child-focused care in a welcoming environment designed to help young patients feel comfortable and confident. Whether you live in West Jordan or a surrounding neighbourhood, our team is here to support your child’s healthy smile close to home.
