The American Dental Association (ADA) has designated February to recognize children’s dental health. The focus is to promote pediatric dental hygiene and offer ways that you can better support your child's healthy dental habits.
Tooth decay is still the most common chronic childhood disease and helping your child's smile by establishing healthy habits can bring them a lifetime of self-confident smiles. Our Valley View Dental team understands that many parents struggle to get their children to brush and floss every day as needed. But it's crucial that they do so to ensure they keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime.
For National Children's Dental Health Month, we are aligning with the 2022 ADA's theme relating to the basics: "Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.”
Helpful Tips:
1. We highly recommend replacing their toothbrush every 3 to 4 months to keep bristles working properly.
2. Allow your child to choose their own toothbrush and toothpaste (with fluoride).
3. Inspect their brushing technique to make sure their teeth and gums get the proper treatment they need.
The best way to help your child achieve healthy dental habits is by coming in for routine dental visits at least twice a year. We will provide an oral examination along with professional cleanings and give you at-home care tips to support your child's daily oral hygiene efforts. Don't hesitate to schedule your child's six months dental cleaning by calling us today.
