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7 Tips to a Healthier Child

By Reno Laser Dentistry

February 06, 2012

Category: dentist reno

Tags: Reno Laser Dentistry Reno Dental Children's Dentist Children's Oral Health Oral Care for Children

Raising children and trying to do it all it’s not easy but hopefully this may help. Here’s a great article to help parents on the fight against dental decay. Remember parents you are in control of your child’s oral health, make sure it’s a priority from the start.

According to an article at WebMD.com, “offer some great tips on how to protect your child’s oral health.”

“Tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. By kindergarten age, more than 40% of kids have tooth decay. Neglecting baby teeth is not the only misstep parents can make when it comes to their child’s early oral health.

Steps to protect your child’s oral health

Start Oral Care Early
Teach the Brush & Floss Habit
Avoid “Baby Bottle Decay”
Control the Sippy Cup Habit
Ditch the Binky by 2 or 3
Beware of Mouth-Unfriendly Medicines
Stand Firm on Oral Hygiene

Remember parents “Children don’t have the fine motor skills to brush their own teeth until about age 6,” says Hayes. Flossing skills don’t get good until later, probably age 10.”

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Talk to your dentist for more great tips on how to keep your child in tip top oral health. Contact Dr. McElhinney located in Reno to set-up your child's next dental visit.