{"id":156,"date":"2019-01-04T01:53:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T01:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.npdma.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2023-06-29T15:08:46","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T15:08:46","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-northampton-for-cavity-free-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=156","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips from Your Pediatric Dentist in Northampton for Cavity-Free Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although they eventually fall out, your child\u2019s primary teeth serve an important role while they are in place. They help them learn how to chew and speak while also acting as placeholders for the adult teeth. The biggest threat to the health of their baby teeth involves tooth decay. While it is preventable, it remains the most common chronic conditions in America. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20% of children aged 5 to 11 and 12% of adolescents have at least one untreated cavity. Your pediatric dentist in Northampton encourages you to follow a few simple tips to keep your child\u2019s smile cavity-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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  1. Home Oral Hygiene Habits<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Your child\u2019s home oral hygiene habits are\ntheir first line of defense against tooth decay. As soon as the first baby\ntooth erupts, it is time to introduce a toothbrush. Choose one that accommodates\nthe size of their mouth and one that has soft-bristles. Brush their teeth twice\na day using a fluoride toothpaste, which helps to strengthen their enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As your child\u2019s teeth begin to move closer\ntogether, around the age of 6, it is time to start flossing. Choose a\nhigh-quality dental floss that has earned the American Dental Association\u2019s\nSeal of Acceptance to clean in between each tooth daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n