{"id":15,"date":"2021-05-22T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2021-06-22T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:55:12","slug":"childrens-dentistry-and-oral-health-facts-every-parent-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/22\/childrens-dentistry-and-oral-health-facts-every-parent-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Key Facts You Should Know About Your Child\u2019s Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As you help your child develop good oral hygiene habits, you may begin to wonder if there is more you can do to ensure the health and longevity of their smile. While finding a trusted dentist who offers children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> services is a key component, there are also many other important facts that will help to guide how you care for your little one\u2019s teeth and gums as they grow and develop. Here are 4 facts every parent should know when it comes to their child\u2019s dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cavities Can Be Prevented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are certain instances where cavities can still develop no matter how many times you brush or floss your child\u2019s teeth, they are preventable in most cases. Ensuring that your child is using fluoride toothpaste and consuming enough fluoridated water can be one of the best ways to strengthen their tooth enamel and combat tooth decay. As their teeth become stronger and more \u201creinforced,\u201d it becomes harder for bacteria and decay to penetrate and cause cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Teeth Are Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although they will eventually fall out, it\u2019s best to take care of these primary teeth for as long as possible. Serving as placeholders for your child\u2019s permanent teeth, they should remain firmly in the mouth until it\u2019s time for them to fall out on their own. Should they dislodge too early, a space maintainer will be necessary to avoid dental drift and the potential for orthodontics later on. To keep these teeth clean, make sure you\u2019re cleaning your baby\u2019s gums with a damp washcloth after every feeding and begin using a soft-bristled toothbrush and a smear of toothpaste (the size of a grain of rice) once their first few teeth erupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Emergencies Can Be Caused by Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child enjoys playing sports of any kind, it\u2019s important that you have a customized mouthguard created for them. Because it is far too easy to sustain a cracked tooth or accidentally have one knocked out during a game, a mouthguard can shield their teeth and gums from a hard-hitting tackle or fly ball. Not only will this minimize the potential for injury, but these oral devices will also keep you and your child out of the dentist\u2019s office for unnecessary emergency visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities Can Impact a Child\u2019s Academics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that if your child suffers from cavities, they\u2019re more likely to miss school, thus, negatively impacting their academic performance. When a child requires dental treatment to fix a particular problem (i.e., cavity), they may need to miss class because of the pain they\u2019re experiencing. In fact, it is believed that an estimated 51 million hours of school time is lost in the United States each year because of the oral health problems children face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your child\u2019s teeth and gums healthy takes hard work and dedication. Working with their pediatric dentist to identify and prevent problems early on will keep their smile in better shape as they grow through the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author
<\/strong>Dr. Homer Sedighi<\/a> is a board-certified pediatric dentist in St. Louis who completed his dental doctorate at the Washington University School of Dental Medicine. After finishing a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Rochester, he eventually opened his own practice. Dr. Sedighi is here to provide you and your child with helpful information and facts that are designed to ensure the lifespan of their smile. Knowing how to properly care for their teeth and gums as well as what proactive measures you can take as a parent to safeguard their smile is important. If you want to find ways to encourage and inspire your little one to adopt healthy oral hygiene habits, contact us<\/a> at (636) 777-7777<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you help your child develop good oral hygiene habits, you may begin to wonder if there is more you can do to ensure the health and longevity of their smile. While finding a trusted dentist who offers children\u2019s dentistry services is a key component, there are also many other important facts that will help […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nChildren's Dentistry | Facts Parents Should Know | Dr. Homer Sedighi<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want your child to avoid common oral health problems? 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