{"id":99,"date":"2020-02-20T14:48:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2020-02-20T14:48:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:48:38","slug":"family-dentist-childrens-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/family-dentist-childrens-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Keep Your Child\u2019s Mouth Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_244326961__1582209736_80692-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"parent brushing their teeth with their child\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_244326961__1582209736_80692-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_244326961__1582209736_80692-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_244326961__1582209736_80692.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, nobody gives you step-by-step instructions\non how to care for your child\u2019s mouth when you first have them. Whether your\nchild has already visited their family dentist or not, it\u2019s important to\nprotect their mouth starting at an early age, so their adult smile will be\nhappy and healthy. To preserve their teeth and gums and reduce their risk of\ndeveloping oral issues down the road, read on for four tips to help keep their\nmouth healthy this Children\u2019s Dental Health Month. <strong>\u00df<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Their Teeth Cavity-Free With Dental Sealants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,\nabout 20 percent of children from the ages of five to 11 have at least one\nuntreated decaying tooth. Because cavities are among the biggest threat to younger\npeople, it\u2019s important to protect your child to ensure they\u2019re comfortable and\ntheir temporary teeth remain healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your little one gets older, their family dentist may\nrecommend getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental sealants<\/a>.\nThese are small shields that are painted over their molars to prevent bacteria\nand food debris from building up in their grooves and crevices and causing\ncavities. The treatment only takes a few minutes, but it\u2019s completely painless\nand can provides several years of protection from pesky cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Care of Their Mouth Before Their First Tooth Grows In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents aren\u2019t aware that they\u2019re able to protect their\nlittle one\u2019s teeth, even if they don\u2019t have any visible ones that have grown in\nyet. By wiping their gums twice each day using a soft, clean cloth with\nlukewarm water, you\u2019ll be able to remove harmful bacteria and sugars. It\u2019s best\nto do this once in the morning after their first feeding, and once right before\nthey\u2019re put down for bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Them On a Schedule <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sooner your child develops good oral habits, the better.\nThat\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to start building a morning and nightly dental hygiene\nroutine with them at a young age. You can do this by including them each time\nyou brush and floss your teeth. Normalizing these daily tasks will make it\nsecond-nature, increasing the chances that they have fewer oral health problems\nas adults because they\u2019ll be more likely to stick to the schedule they\ndeveloped as children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Baby Teeth Even Though They\u2019re Destined To Fall Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parents wonder why baby teeth are so important if they\u2019re\njust going to fall out anyways. These are vital developmental tools that help\nthem learn how to chew and pronounce certain words and sounds. They also act as\nplaceholders for their adult teeth. If temporary teeth fall out too early, it\ncan cause their permanent ones to grow in crooked and misaligned, creating\northodontic issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this month is Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, there\u2019s\nno better time to get your little one acquainted with their family dentist. With\ngreat at-home and professional dental care, you\u2019ll be able to ensure that their\nsmile stays as happy and healthy as ever! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Derek Song is dedicated to providing families with high-quality\nand thorough preventive dental care to tackle oral health problems while they\u2019re\nstill small. He understands the importance of creating a fun and exciting\nlearning environment for children, and takes the time to provide them with the\ntools and knowledge they need to keep their smile healthy as adults. For\nquestions or to schedule a children\u2019s dental checkup and cleaning, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 781-272-5890.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, nobody gives you step-by-step instructions on how to care for your child\u2019s mouth when you first have them. 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