What are Your Child's Teeth Telling You?





Does your child smile and share their pearly whites with you and it makes you cringe? Do you tell them to brush and floss only to wonder if they really did it? Here are five different things you may notice about your child's smile that could be telling you something more.

1.     Yellow stains on their teeth. This can be due to not brushing and plaque building up. It can also be indicative of foods they are consuming that is leaving stains on their teeth. Having a dental cleaning can help to determine what is the problem and then help your child to start off with a healthy white smile.
2.     Bleeding or puffy gums. Similar to adults, children’s gums should not bleed on a day to day basis when they brush. If they are bleeding when they brush it could be due to them not flossing. Helping them develop proper flossing routines can ensure they develop healthy habits from a young age that they can carry over as they get older.
3.     Bad breath. There are multiple causes of bad breath including foods they are consuming, not brushing their teeth, or dry mouth. Children can consume fruits and vegetables to help keep their smile moist throughout the day in order to decrease the chance of dry mouth.

For more information on dental habits and improving your child's smile, contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.

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