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is nothing more beautiful than your child's
smile. But that beautiful smile needs your
help. You can help keep your child's teeth
healthy now and for years to come.
There
is nothing more beautiful than your child's
smile. But that beautiful smile needs your
help. You can help keep your child's teeth
healthy now and for years to come.
And
don't forget to take care of your own teeth.
This is important not only for you, but
also for your child. As a parent, you are
the most important role model your child
can have for learning healthy practices.
Attitudes and habits established at an early
age are critical in maintaining good oral
health throughout your child's life.
You
should brush child's teeth daily with a
soft wet toothbrush and a pea sized amount
of fluoride toothpaste. Schedule a dental
visit between 6-12 months of age. When children
are very young it is necessary to supervise
their brushing to ensure proper brushing
habits are adopted.
Pediatric
dentistry is a very gentle method of treatment
which aims to make a visit to our dentist
a more comfortable experience for your children.
We have purpose built area specifically
designed to make your children feel relaxed
and at ease.
Our
Children’s Dental Center
is dedicated to encouraging as many children
as we can reach, to adopt good habits in
dental hygiene. We do our utmost to create
an atmosphere of positive reinforcement
making the children as comfortable as possible
throughout their visit.
How to keep their
teeth healthy?
-
Regular Dental Visits
-
Fluoride Treatment
-
Dental Sealants
-
Diet
Regular Dental Visits
We
play important roles in helping your child
maintain good oral health. Regular dental
visits will ensure that any dental problems
are diagnosed and treated early, when damage
is less and restorations are smaller. Take
your child to see a dentist by the first
birthday, and return for follow-up visits
as often as recommended.
You
can make an appointment for your child with
our pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists
have special training in dental care for
children. A number of parents choose a pediatric
dentist to provide their child's dental
care on the same basis that they select
a pediatrician to provide their child's
medical care. Many Children who are apprehensive,
or who have medical or emotional problems,
can benefit from the pediatric dentist's
special training.
We
will assess the growth of the child's teeth
and jaws, and monitor the eruption and shedding
of teeth. When necessary, X-rays will be
taken to see how the teeth and facial bones
are developing and to find any hidden decay.
We may also advise you on ways to prevent
malocclusion and provide you and your child
with information on proper home dental care.
Fluoride
 Fluoride
is one of the most effective elements for
preventing tooth decay. This mineral combines
with tooth enamel to strengthen it against
decay. Fluoride may also actually reverse
microscopic cavities by enhancing the process
by which minerals, including calcium, are
incorporated into the teeth.
We will probably recommend regular fluoride
treatments which will strengthen enamel
and help your child’s teeth resist decay.
You should provide your child with fluoridated
water and always use an A.D.A. accepted
fluoridated toothpaste.
Dental Sealants
 Dental
Sealants are used to protect the chewing
surfaces of the child's back teeth. These
surfaces often decay because they contain
pits and fissures---tiny grooves and depressions---where
plaque accumulates.
Dental
sealants can provide a further layer of
protection against cavities. They are plastic
coatings which are painted onto the grooved
chewing surfaces at the back of the teeth.
Dental Sealants are clear or shaded plastic
materials that can be painted onto these
decay-prone surfaces of the teeth. By forming
a thin covering over the pits and fissures,
the sealants keep plaque and food out of
the crevices in the teeth, reducing the
risk of decay. Sealants should be applied
as the permanent teeth erupt. Ask us if
your child can benefit from sealants.
Diet
 An
improper diet can contribute to tooth decay.
Many factors determine how foods affect
your child's teeth. The more often your
child snacks on foods containing sugars
and starches, the greater the chance for
tooth decay. Food such as hard candy and
breath mints stay in the mouth a long time,
leading to extended acid attacks on the
teeth. Physical characteristics of the food.
Raisins, cookies, dried fruits and cereals
tend to stick to the teeth and prolong the
acid attack. Foods eaten just before bedtime
can stay on the teeth throughout the night.
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