August 20, 2021

Establishing the Best Oral Hygiene Routine for Kids:

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Every parent wants to give their kids the best oral health plans for maintaining their proper oral as well as overall health. Parents are responsible for building up the hygiene habits of their kids. These habits, once built up , remain for a lifetime.

In order to achieve such goals, parents consult their kid’s dentist to seek appropriate hygiene measures so that the kids can enjoy the better health benefits.

A pediatric dentist plays a significant role in explaining appropriate oral hygiene plans to the younger patients and their parents. Such hygiene advices include the following:

Tooth Brushing:

Use a small amount (pea-sized) of fluoride toothpaste and brush for about 2-3 minutes.

Make sure that your child do not swallow the toothpaste and spits it out after brushing.

Make the habit of brushing the teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day.

Flossing:

Start flossing the teeth as soon as the teeth erupts ,the earlier the habit develops, the better will be the oral hygiene.

Help your child to adopt a proper technique of flossing.

Remind your child to pay attention to the front teeth like incisors and canines as well as back teeth such as premolars and molars.

Visit the pediatric dentist every 6 months for a routine dental check-up.

Types of Pediatric Dental Procedures

Cleanings of teeth and supporting structures and preventive care

Fluoride treatments in order to increase strength of the teeth. They can also be very effective in preventing cavities and buildup of tartar and plaque on teeth.

If some kind of injury or decay of tooth occurs, a filling can restore the tooth and hence its stability and function.

Sealants are the thin layers of resin-based material, which are bonded to the chewing surfaces of teeth. They protect tooth’s hard-to-clean areas from decay.

Bonding is a dental procedure which is a quick, easy way to fix teeth that are crooked, chipped or discolored.

When a tooth undergoes severe damage and can’t be repaired, an extraction may be necessary to remove it from the oral cavity.

Crowns are the dental device or appliance made of steel or porcelain caps that replace the outer portion of the damaged tooth.

Establishing an oral routine for your little one could bring a lot of questions, but we are here to help you prepare for the oral health care journey for your little one.

Schedule an appointment to start the process. Remember, the sooner you start taking care of your little one’s teeth, the more chances you’ll have to prevent cavities and other oral problems. Don’t waste time, CALL TODAY!