When should your child first see the dentist? When do you need to start brushing their teeth? What should you do in a dental emergency? These are great questions to ask about your child’s dental health, and they’re all questions our pediatric dentists at Treasured Teeth can answer.

Learn everything you need to know about having a pediatric dentist, and schedule your appointment with Treasured Teeth today! Serving Thornton and Reunion, you’re sure to get the dental services your child needs, in a location most convenient for you.

The Importance of Early Visits

Is it really all that important to bring your child to the dentist when they have just one or two teeth? The answer is yes! Dentists and other experts agree that these visits are crucial to helping your child develop healthy habits, for multiple reasons:

Make brushing and flossing routine.

Kids should be brushing their teeth twice a day, once in the morning, and once before bed, and flossing should be added to a nighttime routine as well. Flossing is essential for getting rid of plaque buildup, especially in places that are hard to reach with a toothbrush alone.
As kids are growing into their fine motor skills, they might struggle with flossing and proper brushing techniques. Make brushing fun by playing a 30-second song clip to keep kids brushing for the correct amount of time, and you can also pick up kid’s flossing sticks which are easier to manage and control.

Avoid sugary drinks.

We think “sugary drink” and we usually instantly picture soda bottles with colorful and expressive labels. What we might not think of are the juices or other beverages with “fruit” in the title that seem like they must be healthy.
These drinks can be a treat, but juice and soda are unbelievably high in sugar, and wreak havoc on your child’s teeth (and yours as well). Make sure your family sticks with water—though milk for younger children is also fine—and after any sugary beverage is consumed, follow up with a sip of water if you can to rinse away some of the bacteria.

Schedule visits with a pediatric dentist!

Not only is this important in their early childhood, this is essential throughout your child’s entire life. As we covered previously, this helps dentists diagnose any existing issues with your child’s dental health, and can ensure problems get treated in a timely and professional manner. Considering we offer dental sealants, dental cleanings, and a variety of other dental services, we can help your family feel healthy and happy with their smile.

Treasured Teeth is the pediatric dentist of choice for families in the Thornton and Reunion area. We love working with children, and you’ll be surprise.

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Make brushing and flossing routine.

Avoid sugary drinks.

Schedule visits with a pediatric dentist!

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