{"id":260,"date":"2020-03-22T02:02:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T02:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=260"},"modified":"2020-04-04T02:02:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-04T02:02:38","slug":"midland-kids-dentist-conserve-toothpaste-social-distancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/midland-kids-dentist-conserve-toothpaste-social-distancing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Conserve Toothpaste While Social Distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_32386289-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Teen putting too much toothpaste on a toothbrush \" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_32386289-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_32386289-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_32386289-1024x680.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is\nessential for keeping you and your loved ones healthy. To keep your trips\noutside to a minimum, it\u2019s important to conserve what you have at home,\nincluding your toothpaste! Unfortunately, children have a tendency to use far\nmore toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash than they should. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Midland kid\u2019s\ndentist<\/a> explains just how much they should be using so you can make the\nmost out of your dental products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Toothpaste Should Your Child Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is it expensive when your little one uses too much\ntoothpaste, but it could hurt their teeth as well. Even though fluoride is an\nimportant part of protecting teeth from cavities, too much of it can damage a\ngrowing smile. Over-exposing developing teeth to this important mineral may\ncause fluorosis, which is a condition that changes the color and texture of\nteeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, fluoride is an important part of caring for\nyour son or daughter\u2019s oral health. In fact, their teeth become vulnerable to\nplaque and decay as soon as they erupt. To protect their precious smile, the\nAmerican Dental Association recommends using a smear of toothpaste as big as a\ngrain of rice to clean their teeth. When they turn three, they can start to use\na pea-sized drop of children\u2019s toothpaste and should begin to learn how to\nbrush on their own. Once they\u2019re six years old, they can start using an adult\ntoothpaste with more fluoride.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Floss and Mouthwash Should They Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that dental experts recommend that you start\nflossing your little one\u2019s teeth as soon as they start to fit closely together?\nWhile this may seem too early, it\u2019s an important part of preventing tooth decay\nand gum disease. Flossing your child\u2019s teeth until they can do it on their own\nby the age of six or seven is a great way to establish this healthy habit. They\nshould be using about 18 inches of new dental floss each session to keep from\nreintroducing bacteria into their mouth.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your son or daughter wears braces or has trouble brushing\nparts of their mouth, mouthwash is a great way to clean out all those hard to\nreach places. Typically, mouthwash isn\u2019t recommended for children under the age\nof six. Once they\u2019re old enough, they can begin to use a children\u2019s mouthwash\nas directed on the packaging. However, since mouthwash isn\u2019t a must for every\ngrowing smile, you should consult your child\u2019s dentist first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social distancing with your family is a great time to\nperfect their dental routines. Not only will this help your dental products\nlast longer, but it also sets your loved ones up for a lifetime of happy,\nhealthy 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 Dentist in Midland, TX, the health of\nyou and your loved ones is our top priority. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic\nand the ensuing Executive Order from Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, we will be\npostponing all non-emergency appointments until after April 21<sup>st<\/sup>,\n2020. Once this period of social distancing is over, our talented team of\ndentists would be more than happy to make sure your little one\u2019s smile is in\ntip-top shape with a routine dental checkup. Thank you for your patience, and\nif you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via our <\/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>Practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential for keeping you and your loved ones healthy. To keep your trips outside to a minimum, it\u2019s important to conserve what you have at home, including your toothpaste! Unfortunately, children have a tendency to use far more toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash than they should. 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