5 Dental Facts You Need To Know For Your Kids



 Now that you’re a parent you are confronted with new things. Here are five dental facts about your baby and their teeth, which can help you decipher all the information coming your way. 
  1. Brushing baby’s first tooth is as important as brushing your own. Tooth decay can occur when milk or other sugary liquids say on a baby’s teeth. If decay sets in when a baby is young it can impact their permanent teeth.

2.     Your baby should visit the dentist once their first tooth comes in. In order for any problems to be diagnosed initially it is important to make sure your baby visits the dentist regularly and builds a positive relationship as soon as possible. This will help set the stage for your daughter or son, as they grow older.

3. “Your child’s baby teeth hold the place for their permanent teeth,” advises Dr. Fuller. If your child loses a tooth because of trauma or a fall it is important to visit the dentist right away. If they lose a baby tooth, but do not seem to be in pain when consuming food or drinks, then a regularly scheduled dental visit should be okay.

     4. Provide positive brushing and flossing habits from a young age. The earlier you can embark on   building a favorable habit the better it is for your child. Don’t wait. Start initiating the routine now and help them stay healthy for a lifetime.

 5. Your child should visit the dentist regularly. A visit to the dentist should be a positive experience. “If you wait until your child is in pain to visit the dentist, your child may connect a visit to the dentist with a negative experience,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller. “This can create a cycle of dental neglect that lasts through adulthood.”

Remember these 5 tips and keep your kids’ dental health a priority.

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  1. UnknownApril 9, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    My little one year little guy is just starting to have his first tooth come in. Great information to know that we should make a appointment for him to see the dentist very soon. I want him to grow up with the healthiest teeth I can possibly give him, and that all starts at a very young age. http://www.drheimann.com/

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  2. UnknownApril 10, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    I really like your tip about making sure that kids learn to take care of their teeth early on. I think you're right about starting early so that they develop good habits. That's what will prevent cavities and things later on. The earlier you start, the better. http://www.smilebetterdentist.com/

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