5 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Teeth



Your child is getting older and they may have lost all of their baby teeth. When they were younger you may not have given much thought to their dental care, but as they continue to get older it is important to provide strong daily healthy dental habits to keep their teeth in shape. Their teeth when properly taken care of, can last a lifetime. Implement these 5 healthy habits and protect their teeth.

1.     Visit the dentist regularly. Your pediatric dentist can help to keep your children on the right path with healthy habits.
2.     Implement regular brushing and flossing routines. There is no other way to remove the food from between their teeth and from the surface of their teeth.
3.     Have them drink water regularly? Water helps prevent dry mouth which keeps the bacteria already growing in their mouth under control.
4.     Avoid high sugar snacks in their lunches. When they are at school or out and about they are less likely to brush after lunch. Avoid treats with high levels of sugar that will stay on the surface of their teeth all day.
5.     Have them wear a mouth guard that fits properly when they are in high impact sports. A mouth guard should fit over their teeth but still allow them to breath. A proper fitting mouth guard is essential to protect their teeth on impact.

For more information on how to protect your teeth, contact Dr. Fuller and his team. 

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