4 Misconceptions You May Have About Your Child’s Teeth





With so much information available it is easy to have misinformation that can cause a problem for your child’s smile. “Here are 4 misconceptions about your child’s teeth and what you should know that can save their smile for a lifetime,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller.

1.     My child is afraid of the dentist and therefore, doesn’t need to visit. In order to help your child not be afraid of the dentist visiting prior to an appointment where more serious dental procedures need to occur can help to dispel the fear and allow the visit to the dentist to be fun.

2.     My child doesn’t need to visit the dentist until their permanent teeth are in. Baby teeth are the holders for their adult teeth, in order to make sure there are not serious problems or decay, it is recommended you schedule a dental appointment after their first tooth has erupted.

3.     My child doesn’t need to floss because there are gaps between their teeth and no food gets stuck. There may be food that is down below the gum line and the only way to ensure the health of the gums is to have your child floss regularly.

4.     My child doesn’t need to use toothpaste to brush. Toothpaste has a little bit of graininess to it that allows for plaque and biofilm to be removed from the enamel of the teeth.

For more information on misconceptions and other ways to help keep your child’s smile healthy contact, Dr. Fuller and his team today.


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