Ask about all the options for calming your child during dental procedures
Dental work can be scary for some kids. Talk with your dentist about ways to help your child stay calm. Tips for a successful dental visit can include making sure your child is not hungry before their dental appointment and scheduling an appointment at the proper time of day.
For jaw pain, try conservative treatments first
Jaw pain can be caused by stress, arthritis or an injury. A treatment plan for jaw pain should first consist of actions like exercises and anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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Having your kids brush their teeth before they go to bed each night helps them learn good oral hygiene practices. And while twice-daily toothbrushing is good for developing teeth, it always enough to stop bad breath from occurring. Bad breath isn't always solely an oral health issue, there can be other causes that need a different solution. Here are five surprising causes of bad breath in children and how to stop them.
Sinus Infection
Have any of your kids complained about a sore throat or stuffy nose lately? It might be a sinus infection. Sinus issues cause fluid to collect in the nasal passages and throat, making your child's throat the perfect place for bacteria to gather. The result? Stinky breath that can't be cured with toothbrushing and mouthwash alone. If you suspect a sinus infection (potential sore throat, burning nasal passages and post nasal drip), call your doctor for a visit and see if antibiotics will be prescribed.
Foreign Objects
It may not be your first thought, but your child's bad breath could be the result of something stuck in her nasal passages. Kids are curious, and their nostrils are just the right size for inserting small items such as beads, beans, toy accessories and food. Pediatrician Dr. William Sears explains that when an object gets lodged in a child's nasal passages it can create a nasty smell. If you suspect this is what is causing your child's bad breath, you'll need a doctor to help check your child's nasal passages and remove the object.
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Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance of dental sealants as a preventive dental treatment for your children!
Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and preventing early childhood tooth decay, according to an article published in the May/June 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
With all of the challenges that new parents face, they may not think much about the link between their child's oral health and overall health. In fact, an understanding of oral hygiene can help parents to prevent tooth decayóthe single most common chronic childhood disease in Americaóand to create a lifetime of healthy habits for their child.
"Ideally, the oral health education for any family will begin with prenatal education and the establishment of a dental home by the time the child is 12 to 18 months of age," says Tegwyn Brickhouse, DDS, author of the study. "Many people don't realize that the oral health of the mother affects both the infant's future oral health and the child's overall health. In fact, some studies show that periodontal disease has been linked to preterm labor. That's why pregnant women should be evaluated for cavities, poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, loose teeth and diet."
After the child is born, families should become familiar with their child's dental and oral health milestones, which will be determined by discussion with the family dentist or a pediatric dentist. Children should have their first dental visit at age 1 or within six months of the eruption of their first tooth. A dentist will be able to discuss when parents can expect to see a child's first tooth and the best technique for brushing his or her new teeth.
Diet is another factor that affects a child's oral health. Frequent and long-term exposure to liquids that contain sugars commonly results in tooth decay. In addition to eliminating sugary drinks altogether from a child's diet, parents can adopt other habits to prevent tooth decay due to beverage consumption.
"Parents should avoid giving their children milk, formula, juice or soda at naptime or nighttime," says Bruce DeGinder, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the AGD. "The sugars will linger on their teeth and gums for a prolonged period of time, promoting decay."
Parents are responsible for their child's oral hygiene practices and are advised to meet with a general dentist to determine the best way to establish and maintain their child's oral health. A general dentist also can provide families with oral health literature that is designed to educate both the parent and child. This education has multiple benefits; as Dr. Brickhouse notes, "Healthy teeth in early childhood can provide a positive self-image and improve the child's quality of life."
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Your Child's Dentist Is Important for Their Good Health
We educate our young patients on how to take care of their teeth with the best daily dental hygiene. We let them know how important it is to have a healthy smile with all their natural teeth. We instruct children in an environment that is fun and relaxed and that lets them take an interest in caring for their teeth and gums.
Children's teeth are prone to cavities in their early years of development due to various factors. They often do not do the best job of brushing and flossing without supervision. We encourage parents to participate in their kids' daily dental care. As kids tend to graze or frequently eat throughout the day, their teeth are exposed to acid more often. Every time food is chewed, acid is produced in the mouth, which can lead to decay if not properly cleaned on a regular basis.
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Horia T. Ionescu, DDS
9381 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-4662
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An Effective Treatment to Prevent Child Tooth Decay
Even proper brushing can sometimes miss the contours and grooves of back teeth, even for adults. Left untouched, acids and bacteria can lead to plaque formation that will develop into a cavity. Even the smallest cavity is permanent damage that needs a restoration. But there is a way to help prevent this from happening. One application of a dental sealant is the easy treatment that makes a difference in the prevention of decay.
This procedure takes just minutes and does not require any shots, drilling, or removal of tooth structure. After teeth are cleaned and then sterilized, one thin application of the clear or white sealant is applied to the biting surfaces of back teeth. The dentist then bonds the sealant to the teeth with a curing light, and the whole procedure is quickly completed. It is invisible in appearance and not detectable by the patient. This treatment has been proven to be very effective for children and adolescents in maintaining their natural teeth to be cavity-free!
Helping You Achieve Your Best Athletic Performance
You know you want to be able to give your best performance in any sport you participate in. Perhaps you did not realize that your jaw plays a role in your athletic abilities. A properly aligned jaw gives you strength, better balance, and more endurance. We are pleased to offer individual customized athletic mouthguards. This is a custom-fitted mouthguard that is specifically created for you, based on years of neuromuscular dentistry research. You will be impressed how extra strength in your jaw will give that extra edge to your training and performance.
No More Dental Fears
We want all of our children to feel comfortable going to the dentist. We relieve their fears with our compassionate, friendly, and caring manner. Our parents have also been very happy that we can change their kids' minds to actually enjoy going to the dentist. We can help your child too if he or she has fears or anxiety over dental visits.
Kids Enjoy Coming to Our Office – Really!
We can put your children at ease to enjoy all their visits to our office! We use the latest treatments in children's dentistry that make it easy for them, with less time in the dental chair. We enjoy teaching them how to take care of their teeth and inform them that proper daily dental care will help them keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. We look forward to their first visit at three years old and every one thereafter as they grow and change.
No More Dental Fears
We want all of our children to feel comfortable going to the dentist. We relieve their fears with our compassionate, friendly, and caring manner. Our parents have also been very happy that we can change their kids' minds to actually enjoy going to the dentist. We can help your child too if he or she has fears or anxiety over dental visits.
Dentistry by Design
Horia T. Ionescu, DDS
9381 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-4662
ElkGroveDentistry.com
