{"id":233,"date":"2019-12-05T19:51:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T19:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=233"},"modified":"2020-01-16T19:52:03","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T19:52:03","slug":"tips-healthy-home-pediatric-dentist-in-midland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/tips-healthy-home-pediatric-dentist-in-midland\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Keep Your Child\u2019s Mouth Healthy at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mom-and-daughter-brushing-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"mom and daughter brushing teeth together\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mom-and-daughter-brushing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mom-and-daughter-brushing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mom-and-daughter-brushing-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a not-so-fun fact: nearly half of all children aged\n6-11 and more than half of all children aged 12-19 in the U.S. have cavities. This\nepidemic can cost thousands of dollars to treat annually and is completely preventable.\nYou just have to implement the correct habits at home. Luckily, your pediatric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a>\nin Midland is here with five tips to help you do just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take Your Child to See Their Dentist by Age One <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Dental Association, your little\none should see their dentist for a checkup by the time they\u2019re a year old. Ideally,\nyou should take them in when you see that their first tooth has started to\nerupt. At this appointment, the dentist will examine your child\u2019s mouth and\nmake sure everything looks healthy. They can also advise you on oral health\ncare habits to implement at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Brush Together <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love nothing more than copying Mommy and Daddy. If they\nsee how important brushing and flossing are to you, they\u2019ll naturally want to\ndo the same thing. Make sure you show them the proper techniques, and brush for\ntwo minutes, twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It\u2019s Not How Much, but How Often <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to developing cavities, it\u2019s not how much\nsugar your child eats that matters, but how long that sugar is permitted to\nremain on the teeth. That means that if your child sips on apple juice all day,\nthey\u2019re much more likely to get a cavity than if they drank it all in one\nsitting. Stick to designated mealtimes and teach your child to only drink water\nin between meals. Limit snacks to no more than two or three times daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Watch Out for Toothaches <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children don\u2019t often voice their dental pain out loud, so learn\nto watch for the signs. Your son or daughter might only chew on one side of\ntheir mouth, or wince when eating. If you notice these symptoms, ask your child\nif they\u2019re in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Don\u2019t Postpone Your Child\u2019s Appointment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be tempting, especially if your child is\nuncooperative or has special needs, to avoid going to the dentist altogether\nbecause you\u2019re worried that they won\u2019t behave. There\u2019s no need to stress about\nthis. In addition to dental school, pediatric dentists undergo several more\nyears of schooling, where they learn to deal specifically with children and\nthose with special needs. Your pediatric dentist specializes in handling\nchildren, so you shouldn\u2019t worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/meet-dr-youngblood.html\">Dr. Thomas\nYoungblood<\/a> is a pediatric dentist in Midland, TX who earned his Doctor of\nDental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San\nAntonio Dental School in 2002. His professional memberships include the American\nDental Association, Texas Dental Association, affiliate of the American Academy\nof Pediatric Dentistry, Permian Basin Dental Society, and the East Texas Dental\nSociety. For more oral health tips for your child, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact his practice<\/a>,\nMidland Kid\u2019s Dentist, at (432) 520-5437. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a not-so-fun fact: nearly half of all children aged 6-11 and more than half of all children aged 12-19 in the U.S. have cavities. This epidemic can cost thousands of dollars to treat annually and is completely preventable. You just have to implement the correct habits at home. 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