At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces we advise patients to brush their children’s baby teeth as soon as they develop. Good dental hygiene starts at a young age and installs good habits in your children. Before your baby’s teeth come in, we encourage you to clean your baby’s gums with a warm cloth to clean off excess food and to keep their gums clean.
At the age of three, you can use a dab of toothpaste to brush your child’s teeth and just water and a soft-bristled toothbrush before they turn three. Preventing cavities is important because baby teeth act as placeholders for permanent teeth.
Remember to brush or wipe your baby’s teeth after every meal to prevent tooth decay. When tooth decay forms, it can lead to gum disease and then gingivitis which can cause spacing problems for their permanent teeth.
When your children are old enough, show them how to brush their teeth themselves. The younger children know how to brush and floss the more likely they are to carry those habits for the rest of their life.
To schedule an appointment, please visit one of the Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices located around the Phoenix area, or visit our website or call our offices.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Sugar & Children's Teeth
Children and adults alike love sugary foods. Children are especially keen on anything sweet. The result is that many children develop a cavity before the age of ten years old. By having your child eat a low-sugar diet, you’re not only showing them good eating habits but great oral hygiene habits as well.
Cavities are caused by tooth decay wearing down the enamel, exposing the dentin and softer tissue of the tooth. It takes about twenty seconds for your child’s mouth bacteria to convert sugary substances on the teeth into acid. This heightens the decay process, making cavities inevitable.
There are many healthy alternatives to sugary foods. Try to give your children foods like fresh fruit, vegetables, popcorn, and nuts. These do not have that much sugar in them, unlike processed foods and sweets.
Be cautious of what your child is drinking too. Read the labels on types of juices and drinks you give your child. Juice may seem like a healthy choice but many times it is full of sugar. Water is the best choice for your children to drink. It contains a safe level of fluoride that naturally fights off bacteria.
Prevention is the key to your child’s dental health. Ensure that they are brushing twice a day for at least two minutes. Both brushing and drinking water can wash away sugary substances left behind on the teeth.
Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces is located in Phoenix, AZ. To schedule an appointment, visit one of our locations or website.
Cavities are caused by tooth decay wearing down the enamel, exposing the dentin and softer tissue of the tooth. It takes about twenty seconds for your child’s mouth bacteria to convert sugary substances on the teeth into acid. This heightens the decay process, making cavities inevitable.
There are many healthy alternatives to sugary foods. Try to give your children foods like fresh fruit, vegetables, popcorn, and nuts. These do not have that much sugar in them, unlike processed foods and sweets.
Be cautious of what your child is drinking too. Read the labels on types of juices and drinks you give your child. Juice may seem like a healthy choice but many times it is full of sugar. Water is the best choice for your children to drink. It contains a safe level of fluoride that naturally fights off bacteria.
Prevention is the key to your child’s dental health. Ensure that they are brushing twice a day for at least two minutes. Both brushing and drinking water can wash away sugary substances left behind on the teeth.
Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces is located in Phoenix, AZ. To schedule an appointment, visit one of our locations or website.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Teeth Sectioning
No one likes to get their teeth extracted, especially children. That’s why at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, located in Phoenix, AZ., we offer teeth sectioning services. Teeth sectioning is an easier way of removing a tooth. The tooth is split or sectioned into multiple parts, making it easier to take out. Sectioning requires less force and a smaller wound afterward, which is ideal for children.
There are multiple reasons why your child's tooth might need to be sectioned. For teeth that are multi-rooted or have unique roots, extractions can be difficult. Wisdom teeth require sectioning when they become impacted. Many times extractions are needed to prepare a child’s mouth for orthodontics.
During the sectioning, your child will have a local anesthetic applied to their tooth. The pulp and nerve tissue will be cut. A dental handpiece (drill) will section the tooth. Throughout the process, the dentist will continue to flush the area with water. Doing so removes the bone chips and fragments. Once the tooth has been properly sectioned, the pieces are taken out.
All your child will hear is the sound of the drill and the vibrations. With the anesthetic, it will be relatively painless. Talk to your dentist about being allowed in the room with your child during the procedure. You can also talk to your dentist about strategies for keeping your child calm during or any advice for addressing any dental phobias.
To schedule an appointment, visit one of the Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices located around the Phoenix area, or visit our website.
There are multiple reasons why your child's tooth might need to be sectioned. For teeth that are multi-rooted or have unique roots, extractions can be difficult. Wisdom teeth require sectioning when they become impacted. Many times extractions are needed to prepare a child’s mouth for orthodontics.
During the sectioning, your child will have a local anesthetic applied to their tooth. The pulp and nerve tissue will be cut. A dental handpiece (drill) will section the tooth. Throughout the process, the dentist will continue to flush the area with water. Doing so removes the bone chips and fragments. Once the tooth has been properly sectioned, the pieces are taken out.
All your child will hear is the sound of the drill and the vibrations. With the anesthetic, it will be relatively painless. Talk to your dentist about being allowed in the room with your child during the procedure. You can also talk to your dentist about strategies for keeping your child calm during or any advice for addressing any dental phobias.
To schedule an appointment, visit one of the Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices located around the Phoenix area, or visit our website.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Flossing
Flossing is an important part of your dental hygiene routine, regardless of age. Children should start flossing their teeth or have their teeth flossed for them, as soon as they start getting baby teeth. Once they start fitting closely together, it’s time to start. At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, we encourage parents to floss their children's teeth. Here are a few tips and tricks for pediatric flossing.
Between the ages of 2-6 years old, your child's baby teeth will come in. If any two teeth are touching than flossing is needed. The best advice that we offer at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces is to get your child in to the routine of flossing early. That way they understand from an early age that it should be done daily. Stress the importance of flossing, flossing for them daily until they can do it themselves. Make sure to invest in floss that is soft and flexible. This will avoid injuring their teeth and gums.
Teach your child the three basic steps for flossing. First, take about eighteen inches of floss and tie it around the middle finger on each hand. Next, hold the floss tight with your thumb and index fingers, and carefully slide it between the teeth. Finally, curve the floss around the tooth in a “C” shape. Move it up an down along the sides of the tooth.
For more tips and tricks, or to schedule your child’s dental appointment, visit one of our Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices in Phoenix, AZ. or visit our website.
Between the ages of 2-6 years old, your child's baby teeth will come in. If any two teeth are touching than flossing is needed. The best advice that we offer at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces is to get your child in to the routine of flossing early. That way they understand from an early age that it should be done daily. Stress the importance of flossing, flossing for them daily until they can do it themselves. Make sure to invest in floss that is soft and flexible. This will avoid injuring their teeth and gums.
Teach your child the three basic steps for flossing. First, take about eighteen inches of floss and tie it around the middle finger on each hand. Next, hold the floss tight with your thumb and index fingers, and carefully slide it between the teeth. Finally, curve the floss around the tooth in a “C” shape. Move it up an down along the sides of the tooth.
For more tips and tricks, or to schedule your child’s dental appointment, visit one of our Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offices in Phoenix, AZ. or visit our website.
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