Category: Children’s Dental Health Month

It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month

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Thank You Mom and Dad For My Smile
Thank You Mom and Dad For My Smile
I'm One And I Don't Have Any Cavities
I’m One And I Don’t Have Any Cavities

Every February we celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month. We like to celebrate children’s oral health every month but February historically holds a special place in our hearts.

Healthy habits start early and grow as your child grows. Whether your child is a newborn, 6 months old, 6 years old, or 16 years old healthy teeth and gums are important for a healthy smile and a healthy life.

With a consistent home care routine, a balanced diet, injury prevention, and regular dental visits your child’s teeth can be healthy, strong, beautiful and last their whole lifetime.

Keep Those Little Smiles In Your Life Healthy And Happy From The Start!

Cavities are the most common chronic disease among children across all age groups. From infant to college, cavities are 4x’s more common than Asthma.

They are also the most common preventable chronic disease among children of all ages.

Did you know that cavities can form even before a tooth is fully in the mouth?

Happy Healthy Teeth Come Out On Top – What You Can Do At Home

From their 1st tooth, brush your child’s teeth 2x/day with fluoride toothpaste every day. Teeth not in yet? No worries, use a wash cloth to wipe their gum pads and tongue after each feeding.

Teeth touching? Clean between your child’s teeth nightly with dental floss.

To snack and what to snack on? Eat healthy foods and be selective about sugary and starchy (aka high carb) foods and beverages. Yes that includes chips.

Children’s teeth are meant to last a lifetime. And a healthy smile is a happy and confident child.

  • After Your Feeding and Cleaning Your Mouth We Lay You Down To Sleep
    After Your Feeding and Cleaning Your Mouth We Lay You Down To Sleep
  • After Your Feeding Mommy Is Going To Wipe Your Mouth
    After Your Feeding Mommy Is Going To Wipe Your Mouth
  • All My Teeth Are Looking Good
    All My Teeth Are Looking Good
  • Daddy And Me Brushing Time
    Daddy And Me Brushing Time
  • Daddy and Me Smiling Our No Cavity Smiles
    Daddy and Me Smiling Our No Cavity Smiles
  • Happy Baby Happy Mommy and Daddy
    Happy Baby Happy Mommy and Daddy
  • Healthy Teeth Happy Family
    Healthy Teeth Happy Family
  • I May Have A Few Teeth But My Mommy Is Making Sure We Brush
    I May Have A Few Teeth But My Mommy Is Making Sure We Brush
  • Love To Smile
    Love To Smile
  • Love You Daddy For Playing With Me And Brushing My Teeth
    Love You Daddy For Playing With Me And Brushing My Teeth
  • Loving My Cavity Free College Smile
    Loving My Cavity Free College Smile
  • Mommy and Daddy Brushed Our Teeth Now It's Playtime
    Mommy and Daddy Brushed Our Teeth Now It’s Playtime
  • Mommy And Daddy Love You So Much We Never Want You To Have A Cavity
    Mommy And Daddy Love You So Much We Never Want You To Have A Cavity
  • Mommy And Daddy Make Sure I'm In The No Cavity Club
    Mommy And Daddy Make Sure I’m In The No Cavity Club
  • Showing Off My Healthy Teeth
    Showing Off My Healthy Teeth
  • Smiling Our Best Smiles
    Smiling Our Best Smiles
  • Still No Cavities!
    Still No Cavities!
  • The Thought Of Getting A Cavity Makes Us Laugh
    The Thought Of Getting A Cavity Makes Us Laugh

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we applaud you and encourage you to help your children develop a healthy routine.

What is your goal for Children’s Dental Health Month? Start small and aim high, let us know your plan. Already have a routine in place that you’re working on? Let us know how it’s going. We’d really like to know. Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like us or Friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kidstoothhotline

Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month!

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What are Dental Sealants?

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Today I am answering your questions about Sealants. So many of you have been writing in asking about Sealants so for you in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month I am dedicating this post to your questions.

What are Sealants? Sealants protect the groovy chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children are found. Made of clear or tooth colored plastic-like material, they are applied to the teeth to help keep them cavity free.

Are Sealants safe? Yes the are. The flowable material is safe and the light used to harden the sealant is a special wavelength that is completely safe. The light isn’t a laser or an x-ray.

How do sealants work? Even with flossing and brushing carefully, it can be difficult to keep the tiny grooves and pits on the molars clean. Food and bacteria build up in these crevices increasing the risk of cavities. Sealants “seal out” food and plaque, reducing the risk of cavities.

How do you apply sealants? The application of a sealant is quick and comfortable. It takes only one visit. First the tooth is cleaned, a conditioner is applied and then dried. The sealant is flowed onto the grooves of the tooth and hardened with a special light. Your child will be able to eat right after their appointment.

How long do sealants last? Sealants can last several years when cared for, and protect your child’s teeth through out the most cavity prone years. With good oral hygiene and avoiding biting on hard objects, sealants will last longer. Sealants are checked during routine dental visits.

Which teeth should be sealed? The natural flow of saliva usually keeps the smooth surfaces of teeth clean but does not wash out the tiny grooves and pits. So the teeth most at risk for cavities are those recommended for sealants and they are the permanent molars, the 6 year old and 12 year old molars. Many times the permanent premolars and baby molars will also benefit from sealant coverage. Any tooth surface with “nooks and crannies” can benefit from the protection of sealants. Sealants offer no benefit to smooth flat surfaces, so sealants are not applied to those areas.

If my child has sealants, is flossing, brushing and fluoride still important? They are definitely important! Sealants are one step in the plan to help keep your child cavity free.

Are sealants recommended for all children? No, just like your child is an individual so are their teeth. A lot goes into a conversation about whether to seal or not to seal teeth. It’s all based on the specific needs for your child.

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Children’s Dental Health Month

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Every February we celebrate a whole month dedicated to children’s oral health.

Healthy habits start early and grow as your child grows. Whether your child is 6 months old, 6 years old, or 16 years old, healthy teeth and gums are important for a healthy smile. With good care, a balanced diet, injury prevention, a home based daily hygiene routine, and dental visits their teeth can be healthy, strong, beautiful, and last a lifetime. 

Little girl playing Dentist with Mom
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This is why it’s so important to start early and continue on a regular schedule. By doing this you are establishing your child’s twice a day flossing and brushing routine. Your child gets used to doing this, they grow up knowing this is expected of them and it’s in their comfort zone. Which means it’s stress free for you!

Healthy Teeth = 365 Days of SMILES

Your child’s health, happiness and successes are most important to you. Teaching them cavities are preventable is the first step.

More tips? We have lots. We’re here just for kids!