{"id":145,"date":"2019-05-10T19:59:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T19:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/?p=145"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T00:26:57","slug":"a-childrens-dentist-explains-4-ways-to-protect-your-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/a-childrens-dentist-explains-4-ways-to-protect-your-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"A Children\u2019s Dentist Explains 4 Ways to Protect Your Child\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/a-childrens-dentist-explains-4-ways-to-protect-your-childs-teeth\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blond-pigtails-toothbrush-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"little girl with blond pigtails brushing her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blond-pigtails-toothbrush-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blond-pigtails-toothbrush-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blond-pigtails-toothbrush-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a parent, you want what&rsquo;s best for your child, and that\nincludes what&rsquo;s best for their teeth. It can be hard to figure out exactly what\nto do to keep your kid&rsquo;s mouth healthy. Starting certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">dental habits<\/a>\nfrom an early age can save your child from tooth decay in the future and keep\ntheir smile beautiful. Keep reading as a children&rsquo;s dentist discusses 4 ways to\nprotect your kid&rsquo;s oral health.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Right Toothbrush <\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s best to get your child in the habit of brushing their\nteeth early on so that they become accustomed to it. Before your baby even\nstarts teething, run a clean damp washcloth over the gums to remove harmful\nbacteria. When they start teething, use a toothbrush made for infants. There\nare a few things to consider when buying an infant toothbrush, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Size and shape. <\/strong>Make sure the brush fits\ncomfortably in your child&rsquo;s mouth. Toothbrushes for infants and toddlers should\nhave a smaller and rounder head.<\/li><li><strong>Handle.<\/strong> Pick a chunkier handle with\nno-slip grip to get your baby get used to holding and using the toothbrush.<\/li><li><strong>Electric toothbrushes.<\/strong> These can make\nbrushing fun, as they can often play music or have your kid&rsquo;s favorite cartoon\ncharacter on them.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flossing <\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you should start flossing as soon as your child&rsquo;s\nteeth touch each other. Ask your dentist about an ideal technique. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brush and floss before bed. After that, don&rsquo;t give your\nchild any food or drink besides water until the next morning. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your little one may put up a fuss when it comes to time to\nbrush and floss. Make sure he or she knows that it&rsquo;s a mandatory routine. Here\nare some tips to help coax him or her into letting you help:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be patient. <\/strong>Many kids aren&rsquo;t ready to\nstart brushing their teeth on their own until about age 6. It can take until\naround age 10 to perfect their flossing skills. <\/li><li><strong>Let your son or daughter choose their own\ntoothbrush.<\/strong> Taking them to the store to let them pick out a brush lets them\nview the options. They will also be more likely to brush since they had a hand\nin the decision-making process. <\/li><li><strong>Motivate them.<\/strong> Offer a prize, such as a\nsticker on a chart, for every time they brush and floss. This can help build\nthe habit. You could also try brushing together every morning and night. Kids\nare more likely to join in when they see the grownups brushing.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding Sugar <\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t put your child down for a nap with a bottle of juice,\nformula, or milk. They might seem healthy, but the sugar in those drinks can\nstick to your kid&rsquo;s teeth and feed bacteria that can cause tooth decay. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some children&rsquo;s medicine is sweetened. Be sure they brush\nafter taking the medicine to prevent sugar from lingering on the teeth and\ncausing cavities. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling Regular Dental Appointments<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making regular visits to Paraiso Family Dental and Orthodontics\nis important in evaluating the current state of your kid&rsquo;s teeth and gums. They\nshould start coming in for regular checkups around the time that their first\nbaby tooth erupts, with regular biannual visits starting around age one. It\nmight seem early, but it&rsquo;s never too soon to get them started on good oral\nhygiene habits. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s also important that they get used to going to the\ndentist. Many children are scared of the dentist, but coming in at a young age\ncan help them get comfortable at their appointments. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following these tips can help your child develop a beautiful\nsmile. We know you want what&rsquo;s best for your son or daughter, and so do we.\nSchedule your visit today to learn how your child can enjoy strong, healthy\nteeth that last a lifetime!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Gary Chaffee and the rest of the team at Paraiso Family\nDental and Orthodontics offer excellent care to protect even the littlest of\nsmiles. They will see your child at his or her first dental appointment and can\ncontinue building a relationship for your kid&rsquo;s whole life. To learn more about\nhow Dr. Chaffee can help your son or daughter grow and maintain a lovely smile,\nclick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a> or\ncall (805)-480-0033. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a parent, you want what\u2019s best for your child, and that includes what\u2019s best for their teeth. It can be hard to figure out exactly what to do to keep your kid\u2019s mouth healthy. Starting certain dental habits from an early age can save your child from tooth decay in the future and keep their smile beautiful. Keep reading as a children\u2019s dentist discusses 4 ways to protect your kid\u2019s oral health. <a class=\"view-blog-post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/a-childrens-dentist-explains-4-ways-to-protect-your-childs-teeth\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Children&#039;s Dentist | Infant Toothbrush | Paraiso Family Dental and Orthodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to know the best ways for your child to have good oral hygiene? 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