During your child’s time at our office, our team works hard to improve their oral health. It is essential, however, that you and your child continue taking care of their smile at home through consistent oral hygiene. Good dental hygiene includes a number of daily habits and practices that help to keep your smile healthy and bright. Our dentists and team recommend that you follow these basic steps to help your child’s smile stay in optimal health:

• Your child should brush their teeth after each meal or at least twice a day. We encourage that they use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a toothpaste that includes fluoride.
• Your child should floss at least once every day. The most important time to floss is just before they go to sleep at night.
• Teach your child to eat a balanced diet. Limiting their intake of very sugary and acidic foods can help to prevent tooth decay.
• Maintain their regular visits with our dentists every six months. During these visits, we will provide a professional teeth cleaning and a thorough dental exam to make certain we provide any needed preventive or restorative treatments.

When you visit our dentists and team, we will review your child’s dental hygiene habits with you and offer needed information on any additional steps you and your child can take to further improve their oral health. To learn more about dental hygiene and schedule your child’s next appointment at our office, we welcome you to call or visit us today.