5 Habits That Can Save Your Child’s Teeth




Your children’s teeth are important. The choices you make now in regards to their teeth can impact their smile for a lifetime. Help them create consistent habits that support their smile now and be ahead of the game.  Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team have five habits that could save your child’s teeth.

1.     Flossing consistently is critical to your child having a healthy smile. Without flossing there is no way to remove food from between your child’s teeth. Food that is lodged between the teeth causes decay and can eventually lead to periodontal disease.

2.     Brushing after eating is a great way to remove acidic and sugary food from the surface of the teeth before it is able to cause problems for your smile.

3.     Visiting the dentist prior to a problem developing can help to head off any major problems with your child’s teeth. When cavities are not taken care of, too often the result is the necessity of  a root canal or other major dental procedure.

4.     Replacing their toothbrush on a regular basis helps to decrease any bacteria that may linger on the bristles of the toothbrush.

5.     Have your children use a soft bristled toothbrush. Hard bristles can cause receding of the gums and damage enamel too! Soft bristles help to gently remove food from the surface of the teeth and gums without damaging their smile.

Your child’s smile deserves the best, for more information contact Dr. Fuller & his team today.

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