Emerald Dental cares about your children’s dental health, we take any opportunity there is to educate you on the role you play in making sure your kid has healthy oral habits, that they can follow through to adulthood. The foundation laid now, will play an even a bigger role later. Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so making sure that our children have the best oral health care can not only ensure that they have great smiles, but they are protected from the negative effects of poor oral health as well.

Healthy mouth and teeth are an important part of a child’s wellness. Adding a dental professional as a resource to your support system can provide ongoing peace of mind for your entire family.

Tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease. Continuing educational programs and prevention awareness will help motivate more parents and other adults to recognize the seriousness of children’s dental disease.

Is there need to care for baby teeth?

Oral health care should begin with the very first tooth that grows in your baby’s mouth. Even though these teeth will fall out within a few years, baby teeth hold a space for your child’s permanent ones, and it’s important that your child has a healthy mouth when those permanent teeth arrive. Without proper care, even baby teeth can decay and cause a host of problems, including:

• Painful teeth and gums
• Difficulty chewing, eating, and sleeping
• Gum disease and inflammation
• Embarrassment when talking and smiling

As a parent, what role do you play in your child’s dental health

P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom

Protect tiny teeth by caring for your mouth when you’re pregnant. Your child’s future oral health starts with you.

Ensure to wipe your baby’s gums after each meal.

Avoid putting babies to bed with a bottle.

Remember to brush your child’s teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. For children younger than 2 years, consult with your dentist or doctor about when to start using fluoride toothpaste.

Limit drinks and food with added sugars for children. Encourage your child to eat more fruits and vegetables and have fewer fruit drinks, cookies, and candies. This gives your child the best possible start to good oral health.

Schedule your child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or after their first tooth appears. Their tiny teeth matter!

Parents, Did You Know?

Early childhood tooth decay has become the most common chronic childhood disease, impacting more children than asthma. According to the ADA, more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they reach Kindergarten. Additionally, kids who suffer from poor oral health are three times more likely to miss school as a result of dental pain.

Emerald dental is fully committed to walking you through your child’s dental health, to educate you and to inform you on how best to ground your child into healthy oral habits. We are a kid’s friendly facility and we love to ensure your child is super comfortable from the moment they walk in to treatment stage with ease. We believe the best way to get a child to like going to the dentist it to love the child. Let’s make sure our children are cavity free and have the healthiest smile, together.

Source

https://childrensdentalhealth.com/february-national-childrens-dental-health-month/
https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/national-childrens-dental-health-month
https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/special-occasions/national-childrens-dental-health-month