Are you finding that you feel more and more concerned about the state of your child’s oral health? Does this have something to do with the fact that though you feel you’re doing your best, you worry there’s more you could be doing to promote a healthy smile? Never fear, we are here to help you feel confident about your child’s teeth and gums. Consider some helpful suggestions for keeping your little one’s dental health in exceptional shape, so you can rest easy.
#1: Maintain Care At Home
Daily care is extremely important to your child’s oral health because bacteria live in your child’s oral cavity (yours, too!). If you keep teeth and gums extremely clean, these bacteria (found in plaque) will not have the chance to wear away enamel (leading to tooth decay) or irritate gum tissue (leading to gingivitis). Make sure your child brushes his or her teeth twice a day and flosses once a day.
#2: Remember To Schedule Preventive Visits
In addition to home care, seeking preventive care from our team of professionals is also extremely important. Even with your best efforts, removing every last bit of plaque from your child’s smile is impossible – we will remove the remaining plaque and tartar (hardened plaque), so your home efforts continue to pay off.
#3: Consider Additional Preventive Treatments
When it comes to those hard-to-reach areas of your child’s smile, even consistent brushing and flossing might not provide the oral health results you’re hoping to achieve. Why? Well, if your child cannot access particular areas (like back teeth chewing surfaces), decay is likely. Choose dental sealants for enhanced protection. We also suggest fluoride to keep all tooth tissue strong in the fight against plaque.
