{"id":864,"date":"2020-02-21T16:41:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T16:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=864"},"modified":"2020-02-21T16:41:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T16:41:51","slug":"healthy-smiles-for-a-lifetime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/healthy-smiles-for-a-lifetime\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Specially written for Roselle Park Dental & Implants by Sara Magnola Taner<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health month<\/a>! Good oral health is so important from the very beginning of every child\u2019s life: it allows for them to smile, eat, and even talk. Setting the foundation early for healthy habits will allow your kids to grow into adults with strong, healthy smiles that will last them a lifetime.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five tips for teaching kids how to take good care of\ntheir teeth and gums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Start Early.<\/strong> As soon as a baby gets his\nor her first tooth, it is time to start brushing! Protecting baby teeth is just\nas important as adult teeth, since they allow infants to eat and develop proper\nspeech, as well as being guides for the adult teeth to come in later on. Getting\nthem used to the sensations of brushing their teeth when they are young is also\nhelpful for building a strong foundation for good oral health habits. <\/li>
  2. Stick to a Routine. <\/strong>Young children\nthrive when they know what to expect is coming next, which is why sticking to a\nschedule is so crucial. Incorporating twice daily teeth brushing into their\nregular schedule \u2013 once in the morning and again after their last meal or\nbeverage \u2013 will help them be more willing to participate in the activity rather\nthan resisting it. <\/li>
  3. Make it FUN. <\/strong>As with anything and\neverything, kids just want to have fun, so taking care of their teeth should be\nno different! Play a two-minute song and dance while they brush to ensure they\ndo so for long enough. You could also set a timer and tell them a story or\nlisten to an audio book while they brush.<\/li>
  4. Let Them Choose. <\/strong>Anytime a child is\nempowered to make a choice, they will be more enthusiastic about participating.\nSo letting them choose their tooth brush color and toothpaste flavor will help\nto get them excited about taking care of their teeth.<\/li>
  5. Love Visiting the Dentist. <\/strong>Taking\nkids to visit the dentist for twice annual check ups is one of the most\nimportant ways to protect their oral health, so ensuring that they love the\nexperience is key. A good pediatric dentist should make their early visits fun\nand exciting, by introducing them to the dental chair and tools in a playful\nway and letting them explore and experience without rushing them or forcing\nanything if they are fearful. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    At Roselle Park Dental We Help Little Smiles Shine! Helping younger patients enjoy bright, healthy smiles is very important to us. That\u2019s why our team of doctors includes <\/em>Dr. Geoffrey Gonzales<\/em><\/a>, a pediatric dentist who specializes in caring for your special sons and daughters and providing them with the personalized, friendly care they need to feel great about visiting the dentist\u2019s office. Call us today<\/em><\/a> at (908) 998-4698 \u2013 or visit us online<\/a> \u2013 to schedule appointments for the whole family!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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