In February each year, we recognize National Children’s Dental Health Month, an event designed to emphasize the importance of oral care, beginning with the first emergence of baby teeth, usually within the first year of life.
At Lee Dental in Frisco, Texas, children’s dental health is a daily focus. Dr. Julie Lee and Dr. Clyde Lee and their team specialize in pediatric dentistry services. We’ve prepared a short list of five important reasons why routine dental care is vital for children. Review these items and plan your child’s next visit.
Starting routine dental visits at an early age normalizes regular dental care as a way of life. Not only do regular dentist visits create a routine habit, but the attention to oral care keeps problems like decay and gum disease to a minimum, making dental visits a relaxed time overall. Building a relationship with the team at Lee Dental reduces resistance to regular oral care.
Even if your child’s brushing and flossing routine is top-level, home care can’t keep pace with the buildup of plaque and tartar in hard-to-reach places between teeth. It takes a concerted effort between home care and dental office cleaning to keep plaque and tartar from taking over. This reduces the chances of cavities and symptoms of gum disease.
Those “all clear” dental appointments mean that extra costs for oral care won’t sneak up on you. Lee Dental not only prevents common dental problems, but we can advise you in advance of developmental conditions that may impact your child in the future. This puts the power of planning on your side.
Regular dental visits include cleaning and polishing as part of our care. This helps to reduce the effects of food-borne staining. Common foods can take the edge off a child’s normal tooth enamel color. Some of the worst culprits include:
Coffee and tea may become issues as your child gets older.
Regular dental visits not only get your child accustomed to regular dental care, they also improve the chances of maintaining a lifelong healthy smile. Neglecting dental care increases your child’s risks of tooth loss and minimizes their overall oral health.
Make dental care a regular and reliable part of your child’s life. Contact Lee Dental in Frisco, Texas, online or by phone today.
