{"id":243,"date":"2020-01-28T15:51:25","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T15:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=243"},"modified":"2020-02-17T15:52:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T15:52:29","slug":"childrens-dentist-midland-national-dental-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/childrens-dentist-midland-national-dental-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month!"},"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\/02\/AdobeStock_238011676__1___1581954298_44644-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Little girl at dentist\u2019s office\" class=\"wp-image-244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_238011676__1___1581954298_44644-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_238011676__1___1581954298_44644-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_238011676__1___1581954298_44644.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>February is about more than just Valentine\u2019s Day cards and class parties\u2014it\u2019s also National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month! Since 1941, dental professionals and healthcare providers have used February as a chance to promote the benefits of great oral health in children all month long. It\u2019s an excellent reminder to stop and appreciate your little one\u2019s smile and teach them how to take care of it. Find out from your friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentist in Midland<\/a> what you can do this month to set your child up for the rest of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn All About Great Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless their tooth is in pain or about to fall out, it can\nbe easy for children to forget about taking care of their mouth. Introducing them\nto their dentist is a great way to teach them all about their oral health, like\nwhat brushing their teeth does and why eating sugar causes cavities. Giving\nyour child a sturdy foundation of knowledge about their teeth and gums is the\nfirst step towards getting them excited about taking care of their smile! You\nmay even be surprised to learn some new things yourself about the importance,\ndevelopment, and caring of your child\u2019s primary teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Up Long-Term Healthy Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common\nchronic childhood disease? Teaching your son or daughter to practice a daily\ndental care routine is a key factor in protecting them from cavities. Your\ndentist can take the time to easily explain and demonstrate proper brushing and\nflossing techniques that they can benefit from for the rest of their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other important habits your dentist can help with\nas well. Unconscious behaviors like thumb sucking, nail biting, and teeth\ngrinding can all influence the proper development of your child\u2019s permanent\nteeth and jawbone. Not only will your dentist be able to educate them about\ntheir behavior, but they can give you guidance on how to help your little one\nbreak these bad habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conquer Dental Anxiety Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting out with a great first impression of dental\ncheckups and visits will usually keep children from feeling anxious about\ncoming back regularly and seeking dental care when they need it. An easy,\ncomfortable visit to your dentist in Midland is a great way to introduce them\nto all the new sights and sounds that come along with sitting in a dental\nexamination chair for the first time. Associating oral health care with good\nmemories plays a big role in encouraging them to continue coming as they grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So celebrate this year\u2019s National Children\u2019s Dental Health\nCare Month by getting your son or daughter excited about taking care of their\nteeth! Instilling good habits with a trip to a friendly children\u2019s dentist now\nwill set them up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At Midland Kid\u2019s Dental, you can rest easy knowing that\nyour little one will receive the best dental care in a fun and comfortable\nenvironment. Dr. Weston Jones and Dr. Thomas Youngblood are both members of the\nAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and fathers themselves, so they\nunderstand how important it is to keep growing smiles happy and healthy. To\nlearn more about teaching your child about their oral health, they can be\ncontacted at their <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor <strong>(432) 520-5437. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is about more than just Valentine\u2019s Day cards and class parties\u2014it\u2019s also National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month! Since 1941, dental professionals and healthcare providers have used February as a chance to promote the benefits of great oral health in children all month long. 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