You’ve seen it. Candy that looks like toothpaste. Cookies in flavors you can’t imagine wanting. Super sour stuff that kids compete over, seeing who can withstand the discomfort! Trends come and go with your kids and their friends and sometimes, you don’t know what to do about it because you’re a bit beside yourself. You certainly wouldn’t touch it, so how to react? Not to worry. Focus on keeping your kids’ oral health safe and the rest will change as they get older. For now, try some tips.
Do you love making Valentine’s Day special for your little ones because the day is all about love, and who better to lavish with something special? However, is there part of you that isn’t sure how to make the day safe for everyone’s smile health because your go-to ideas all include desserts? Not a problem. While a little bit of sweetness on this holiday isn’t out of the question, we can certainly help steer you in a direction you can feel good about!
You may have moments during which you wonder to yourself why it’s so important to put so much effort into preventive care. After all, dental fillings are there to pick up the slack when all doesn’t go according to plan and your child ends up with a cavity. While we certainly have only wonderful things to say about fillings and strongly encourage you to see us if your child needs one, there’s something you need to remember: Prevention and avoiding cavities is always even better than letting them form and treating them. Is a cavity the end of the world? Nope! However, doing what you can to avoid them is worth it.
Does your child appear to struggle with some amount of dental anxiety even though you are so sure you have done nothing to bring about this issue? Don’t worry. The dental environment is a brand new place and children (adults, too) have wild imaginations. Remember, as well, that kids hear all sorts of things from friends at school and that sometimes, it’s just a matter of feeling a bit afraid of the unknown. Whatever the case, we would love to help you with your little one with the assistance of dental sedation and more!
Yes, it can become easier and easier to guide your children toward snacks that are better for their oral health over time when you’re in the comfort of your own home. Heading out to the movie theater, however, can bring with it a very different set of expectations from the kiddos. If you’re on board when it comes to snacking while you watch but you’d like to maintain some level of protection for smiles, think through some easy advice.
Want to drop little hints to your kiddos about dental care but you know if you sit down and lecture them, it will fall on deaf ears? There are certainly some much easier ways to introduce the topic without making dental hygiene and oral health care seem like a chore list. Additionally exciting is the fact that some simple activities can make it a bit easier for you to monitor how your kids’ smiles are looking, too. Remember, the simplest moments can prove quite beneficial!
You may find the process of teaching kids to floss and then following through on daily flossing to be a bit of a challenge! You may feel even more torn regarding this facet of dental care at home if you’re an adult who isn’t always consistent with your flossing habits. The good news here is that we can very easily explain why it’s so important to make flossing a steady part of your child’s dental hygiene experience (and it may convince you to make it a consistent part of your smile care, too!).
Have you been thinking it might be a lot of fun to take the fam out on a camping trip? Are you someone who has never camped before (or who simply hasn’t ever had their kiddos with them in the great outdoors before)? Whatever the case, get a wealth of information regarding how to make this happen and how to make it fun at the upcoming Family Camping Basics event!
When you take a stroll through the dental sedation options that we offer for your child’s dental care, you may find yourself a little unsure about what to think of each type. Of course, your goal is for your child to have the most enjoyable, calm visit, so future care is seen in a positive light! What to do then, when you realize IV sedation is an option? Should this be your go-to since it’s the strongest? Is is suggested for particular use? Is it safe? Answers to common questions will help you gain an introductory understanding! Feel free to contact us to learn more!
It’s easy to forget about just how far-reaching the benefits of dental care can become for your child. If you were having even the slightest doubt about the worthwhileness of the effort you’ve been putting forth for your child’s preventive care, then we encourage you to think again! Your decision to protect that developing smile is extremely important. Did you ever stop to think about the way your son or daughter’s oral health impacts proper speech development? Consider some details regarding this connection. You’ll feel reassured that trips to the dentist are certainly as advantageous as you’d imagined!
