How To Prevent Decay In Your Special Needs Child




Decay can impact anyone and your child is no exception. In order to keep their smile healthy and in tip-top-shape it is critical to follow these four simple steps. While it can be difficult, Dr. Fuller recommends consistently following through decreases the chance of dental problems long term.

First, have your child brush two times a day. It can be good to set up a regular time they will be brushing their teeth. It can help with consistently and decrease difficult behavior if children know what to expect everyday at the same time.

Teach your child to floss properly. While Dr. Cameron Fuller recommends flossing daily, flossing the right way is an important part of this process. When first teaching them how to floss have them sit knee to knee with you. Gently wrap the floss around your finger and glide the floss between their teeth. Consistently flossing can help them maintain this routine for a lifetime.

Fix any dental problems that are impacting them right away. Don’t wait for problems to become larger to fix them. Waiting can cause pain, expensive dental bills and long-term problems.

Visit the dentist regularly. The dentist should see your child every six months so areas that need to be handled can be taken care of.

For more information on how to help your special needs child, contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.

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