Did you know that proper dental care is something that a lot of people struggle with? Learning oral hygiene starts as a child. Unfortunately, children do not really see the benefit of brushing their teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash. As parents, it’s our job to make sure that our children are practicing good oral hygiene. Today’s post is from Alex at thebergerbungalow.com. Feel free to take a look at her blog!
According to the College of Dentistry, dental care is one of children’s most prevalent unmet health needs. Cavities are one of the most common health problems among children, five times more common than asthma. Crazy, right? That’s why it’s so important for us to do our parts as parents. In hopes of improving the overall mindset about dental care, below are a few common questions.
When do you need to start thinking about oral health for children?
Short answer, as early as infancy.
How do you choose the best dentist for you family, or your children?
First and foremost, you want a dentist that is skilled and educated. Usually, you can find information about the dentist on their website or through google reviews. An example of this is Dr. Gary Simms with Metro Decatur Dental Group PC. His about me page shows his credentials, his firm history, his goals, and beliefs.
Once you feel comfortable with the actual dentist, you are going to want to look into reviews. On Google, Metro Decatur Dental Group PC has 40 ratings with a 4.3 average – impressive!
Last but not least, look into what services the dentist offers. You are more than likely going to want to choose a full service dental office vs a dentist that only provides one or two services. This will save you time and effort in the long run. For example, not only does Dr. Gary Simms with Metro Decatur Dental Group PC provide routine teeth cleanings, but he also provides teeth whitening, fillings, advanced dentures, root canals, bridges, crowns, and more. When you combine all of this research, you should have a dental office that you feel comfortable with and at the end of the day, that is what matters most!
How do I teach my children to like brushing their teeth?
This can be hard. Most kids do not want to sit or stand there for a long time and will just try to zoom out of the bathroom. Electric toothbrushes seem to do the trick in my house.
Should I brush during teething?
Yes, most definitely – brushing during teething is extremely important to keep the teeth that are breaking through healthy from the very start. Teething is typically in full force by six months and you should have already been introducing some kind of oral care to your baby at that point.
Other than cavities, why is dental care really so important?
Medical studies have shown that good oral hygiene not only helps prevent tooth loss, but can prevent heart disease, dementia and issues with Diabetes. If you’re in Decatur, Georgia, check out Metro Decatur Dental Group PC !
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Hi, I’m Chantal. I’m a mom of two, self proclaimed naturalista, and Author of Growing Girls With Curls: Short Stories For Girls of Color. Being a mom is hard. Pair that with being a single, black, millennial in America and it’s a whole different monster. Feel free to join my mailing list and follow along as I blog through this crazy thing called life.
