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When Should Dental Care Start for Kids?

Dr. Baldwin, a NJ pediatric dentist, helps explain the importance of dental care for children including when it’s time to see a dentist.

As soon as teeth begin to show, babies can suffer from tooth decay. Decay can be caused by improper feeding when putting a child to sleep with a bottle. The sugars from the milk remain on the baby’s teeth and eat away at the enamel causing defects and potentially cavities.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that a child’s first visit to the dentist take place by their first birthday. At this visit, a NJ pediatric dentist like Dr. Baldwin will discuss brushing and flossing methods and conduct a complete exam. Pediatric dentists are trained on the specific dental issues of children. Their focus is prevention of major dental work by detecting issues early on and helping children and parents adopt proactive dental hygiene habits.

In addition to regular check-ups, NJ pediatric dentist Dr. Baldwin recommends an oral health routine for children at home. Parents should limit children’s sugar intake and help children maintain a regular brushing and flossing schedule to create a good habit.

A NJ pediatric dentist like Dr. Baldwin can create an oral health plan for any child. Dr. Baldwin offers routine exams, pulpotomy (baby root canal), fluoride treatments, stainless steel crowns, fillings and restorations, extractions, cleanings, X-rays, consultations and second opinions.

 

  Tuesday, May 8th, 2012     kidsdentistnj  
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