{"id":36,"date":"2016-06-30T16:28:29","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T16:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.licdentalassociates.com\/?p=36"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:20:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:20:10","slug":"care-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/30\/care-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of Your Child\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>Your child\u2019s smile is so precious, and seeing it is probably one of the best parts of your day. Make sure those little teeth stay as healthy as possible by helping her maintain excellent dental hygiene! Your dentist for kids in Long Island City is <\/span>Dr. Capozzi<\/span>. When should your little one visit the dentist? And how can you help prevent cavities in children\u2019s teeth? We\u2019ve got the answers to these and other important questions below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Your Child Should Visit the Dentist <\/span><\/h3>\n

We recommend that children have their first visit to the dentist around the time of their first birthday, or no more than six months after the eruption of their first tooth. This initial appointment is important for preventing cavities and introducing your child to a lifetime of good dental hygiene habits. Having positive experiences at the dentist from a young age can help her realize there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of at the dentist\u2019s office — and a lifetime of healthy dental habits are likely to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay<\/span><\/h3>\n

During your child\u2019s initial visit to the dentist, we can discuss steps you can take to make sure her little teeth don\u2019t develop baby bottle tooth decay. These cavities are caused when the sugars in milk, formula, and fruit juices are allowed to linger on the surface of a young child\u2019s teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, keep the following in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Never allow your child to fall asleep with a bottle in her mouth<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Clean and massage your baby\u2019s gums with a washcloth after feeding<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brush your baby\u2019s first teeth with a soft toothbrush and water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Brushing and Flossing Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Your child will be able to brush her own teeth by the time she can tie her shoes. Until then, help her brush and floss her teeth every night — focusing on each quadrant of the mouth for 30 seconds at a time. Even after she reaches age six, she\u2019ll require your close supervision until you\u2019re confident that she is cleaning thoroughly with every single brush. <\/span><\/p>\n

    If you meet reluctance in developing your little one\u2019s dental hygiene routine, consider making brushing a family affair. She\u2019s more likely to enjoy brushing and flossing if everyone else is doing it, too. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatments<\/span><\/h3>\n

    As your child gets older, your children\u2019s dentist in Long Island City will likely recommend dental sealants and fluoride treatments to provide extra protection from tooth decay. Dental sealants are applied in a quick and painless procedure, and can shield the molars from cavities for years after their application. Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel against the plaque, tartar, and acids that cause cavities. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Schedule a Children\u2019s Appointment Today!<\/span><\/h3>\n

    When was your little one\u2019s last appointment with the dentist in Long Island City? If it\u2019s been more than six months, it\u2019s time for you to schedule a preventive checkup and cleaning. Your child\u2019s smile is counting on you! <\/span>Contact us<\/span> to request her appointment today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Your child\u2019s smile is so precious, and seeing it is probably one of the best parts of your day. Make sure those little teeth stay as healthy as possible by helping her maintain excellent dental hygiene! Your dentist for kids in Long Island City is Dr. Capozzi. When should your little one visit the dentist? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1],"tags":[12,18,20,31,38],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":243,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions\/243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}