{"id":269,"date":"2017-12-20T22:56:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T03:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2019-08-27T22:59:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:59:18","slug":"support-your-childs-dental-development-with-preventive-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/support-your-childs-dental-development-with-preventive-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Your Child’s Dental Development with Preventive Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The development of your child\u2019s teeth, gums and jaw structure is an amazing process. But while it largely occurs on its own, we can\u2019t take it for granted\u2014we\u2019ll need to do our part to ensure their mouth stays free from the effects of disease and injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That starts first and foremost with early oral hygiene practices. And we do mean early, even before teeth begin to erupt: a simple habit of wiping their gums after feeding with a clean, damp cloth helps reduce the growth of bacteria, the leading cause of dental disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once teeth do appear, you can begin brushing them every day with just a smear of toothpaste. You can increase this to a pea-sized dose around age 2, as well as begin teaching them to brush and later floss for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular dental visits are the next pillar of preventive care. By and large it\u2019s best to begin visits around their first birthday. Their primary teeth should be coming in at an even pace by then; and the earlier you begin visits the easier it will be for them to become used to them as a routine part of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental visits are essential for keeping bacterial plaque under control, as well as monitoring overall dental health. It\u2019s also an opportunity to apply other preventive measures such as sealants that discourage tooth decay development on biting surfaces and topical fluoride for strengthening enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental visits also provide frequent opportunities to detect bite problems or other situations as they\u2019re emerging. Recognizing these early gives us a chance to intervene with less invasive treatments that could prevent or minimize more invasive treatments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also don\u2019t want to forget about the other major cause of dental problems\u2014traumatic injuries. You can lessen this risk by limiting your child\u2019s exposure to hard, sharp objects like furniture or some toys. And if they become involved with contact sports, it\u2019s a good idea to invest in a custom mouthguard to protect their teeth and mouth from blunt force trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, we\u2019re here to support you and give you advice on other ways to keep your child\u2019s dental development on track. Together we\u2019ll give your child the best chance possible to enter adulthood with a healthy mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If you would like more information on dental care for your child, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation.
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