February Is Children’s Dental Health Month

In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re spreading the word about children’s dental health.

YOU Can Help Little Ones Have Healthier Smiles!

1. Encourage them to brush for two full minutes. Pick a song about two minutes long and sing it to them during brushing time.
2. Set reminders to brush twice a day. Brushing after breakfast and just before bed are the best times for preventing bacteria growth from food.
3. Show them flossing is fun, not harmful. Be gentle at first when doing it for them. A bad experience can stop them from flossing on their own.
4. Be persistent. Don’t let fussy children off the hook. Be motivating! Kids may gladly brush for a sticker or star if you make it an activity.
5. Set their first dental appointment before age 1. Having positive dental experiences early will make dental visits easier and less frightening when older.

YOU can identify orthodontic problems early!

Below are signs from American Association of Orthodontics that indicate the need for orthodontic attention: 

1. early or late loss of baby teeth
2. difficulty in chewing or biting
3. breathing through the mouth
4. thumb-sucking
5. crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. jaws that are too far forward or back
7. biting the cheek or biting in to the roof of the mouth
8. protruding teeth
9. upper and lower teeth that don't meet or meet in an abnormal way
10. an unbalanced facial appearance 
11. grinding or clenching of the teeth 

According to The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), it is recommended, ". . . that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of the existence of an orthodontic problem, but no later than age 7. . .some orthodontic problems may be easier to correct if they're found early." 

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Help Us Spread The Word!

Share this message with your friends and family, and especially with the children in your life. If you have any questions about children’s dental health, don’t hesitate to ask us!

Thanks for being our valued patients and friends

The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.