As a parent, it’s important that you know and understands the basics of childhood oral care to best protect the health of your child’s teeth. We know you want to make sure you’re doing the best for your child, and that’s why we have put together this guide to walk you through the basics of childhood oral care. It’s vital to your child’s oral health that you bring them in for regular cleanings and checkups. We recommend that children are brought in after they turn one or six months after their first tooth. Your child’s first visit will be a...
Nowadays Improvements In Dental Technology
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How to Help Your Teeth get Strong with the Right Food
You know that there are a few things you’ll need to do to keep your teeth healthy and strong. For instance, do you brush your teeth twice every day, floss at least once a day, and visit our dentist once every six months? While each of these steps is very important, there are a few other things you can do to protect the health of your teeth. For instance, did you know that the way you eat can impact your teeth? For instance, you’ve probably heard that the mineral calcium can strengthen your bones and your pearly whites. In order...
When Should Toddlers Go to the Dentist?
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Smile Safety for Your Child
If your child engages in contact sports or other athletic activities, they could benefit from wearing an athletic mouth guard. According to the American Dental Association, more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth are prevented every year because of mouth guard protection. This simple appliance shields your child’s smile from injury by covering and cushioning the upper teeth and gums, and by preventing accidental harm to the jaws and lips as well. Which sports can a mouth guard help? The American Dental Association recommends mouth guards be worn during the following activities: Acrobats, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts,...
Let the Tooth Fairy Inspire Your Child’s Healthy Smile Goals
Parents everywhere have long welcomed helpers to motivate our children, not to mention making parenting fun. Even mythological helpers can help make the job of parenting more festive and in the case of the Tooth Fair, productive. In fact, the Tooth Fairly has been putting smiles on children’s faces for decades, along with Santa and the Easter Bunny. However, the Tooth Fairy visits come throughout the year, as your child can lose up to 20 baby teeth before the permanent teeth come in! Today, dentists often use the idea of the Tooth Fairy to help your child’s budding awareness of...
How to Make Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
As your child grows, he or she learns how to take care of themselves. One of the skills they need to gain during this time is how to brush his or her teeth. Helping your child get into the habit of brushing at least twice a day for two minutes can be difficult. However, if you are creative, you can make oral hygiene fun! 4 Minutes of Fun Don’t simply set a timer and watch. Make brushing for two minutes, twice a day fun! Turn on your child’s favorite song and have a dance party. You can also turn on...
Prevent Cavities with Sealants
If you’re concerned about the health of your children’s teeth – and specifically, preventing cavities since they’re a time-consuming and costly problem – then we recommend you take a few moments to look at dental sealants and consider them as an option for your kids. Also, bear in mind that just because sealants are primarily used for children, you can get them as well if you and Dr. [doctor_name] feel you need them. Dental sealants in [city], [state], are basically a durable, plastic resin that the dentist paints onto the biting surface of your molars and premolars. A special ultraviolet...
Can Pacifiers Affect Your Child’s Oral Health?
Do you ever wonder whether you should give your child a pacifier when they cry? While you may have heard that giving your child a pacifier can be dangerous or harmless, would you be surprised to learn that both can be true? You see, while your child is younger, there isn’t anything wrong with your child sucking a pacifier—but as they age, they could be damaging their teeth. Luckily, your child will typically give up on their pacifier on their own when their between two and four years old. However, if your child hasn’t given up on their pacifier by...
Thumb Sucking: Does it Affect Teeth?
As you may know, your child could suck their thumbs for a number of reasons. In fact, most children suck their thumbs to comfort themselves when they’re upset, or when they are trying to fall asleep. However, do you know what thumb sucking can do to your child’s oral health? Thumb sucking can actually damage your kid’s teeth. You see, thumb sucking puts unnecessary pressure on the roof of their mouth. Eventually, this could cause your little one’s teeth to shift. While this shift can affect any of your children’s teeth, the two front teeth are usually the most affected....