235 North Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Norge Dental
7450 Richmond Rd
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
(757) 564-0804
Wetherell Robin A D.D.S.
805 N 1st St
Vienna, IL, 62995-1544
(618) 658-8361
Morton Grove Dental Associates
9133 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL, 60053-2120
(847) 470-0001
Webster Dental Care North Suburban of Skokie
1160 Park Ave W
Highland Park, IL, 60035-2230
(847) 433-0320
Parents are often surprised to learn that their children have dental decay. They question the need to repair or restore the baby teeth because, after all, they are going to fall out. The following information will help you to understand the need to obtain a dental examination by a pediatric dentist and pediatric dentistry team for your little one no later than two years of age and why restoring his or her baby teeth is so very important.
What Can You Do?
Brush your child's teeth until he or she is six years of age. Bedtime brushing is especially important. Floss the teeth if there are no spaces between them. Use a fluoride mouth rinse after six years of age if decay is occurring. Avoid constant snacking with crackers, chips, or soft drinks. Nothing but water should be in a baby bottle other than meal time. Restrict juices except at mealtime.
Your child should be examined by his or her pediatric dentist every six months. Do not delay treatment because you believe he or she cannot cooperate or may be fearful. As in your child's medical care, prevention is so very important. Your knowledge and efforts toward good dental care will influence your child's oral health for the rest of his or her life. Let's work together to keep that beautiful little smile a healthy one!
By Jane A. Soxman, DDS
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Oral hygiene may be the last thing on the mind of an adolescent or teen. During these years, decay in between the teeth may occur for the first time and hormonal changes may create more inflammation of the gums. Here are some helpful hints from pediatric dentists to avoid some of the problems that may occur in the adolescent or teen.
by Jane A. Soxman, DDS
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
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