{"id":1069,"date":"2021-01-06T16:07:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T16:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/a-quick-faq-session-on-pediatric-dentistry\/"},"modified":"2021-01-06T16:07:56","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T16:07:56","slug":"a-quick-faq-session-on-pediatric-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/a-quick-faq-session-on-pediatric-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick FAQ Session on Pediatric Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2021\/01\/pediatric-FAQ-2021_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2021\/01\/pediatric-FAQ-2021_543.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2021\/01\/pediatric-FAQ-2021_543-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/alexandriapediatricdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2021\/01\/pediatric-FAQ-2021_543-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>WE GET A LOT OF<\/b> patients and parents of patients asking us the same questions about kids\u2019 dental health, so we\u2019re rounding up a few of the most common questions we hear and providing the answers in an FAQ! If these questions have been burning in your mind, we\u2019ve got your answers here!<\/p>\n<h3>When is the right time for a child\u2019s first dental appointment?<\/h3>\n<p>A child can benefit from a dentist <strong>as soon as their first tooth appears<\/strong>! That\u2019s why we recommend bringing them to see us around six months old (and no later than their first birthday). The earlier you bring them in, the more advice we can offer on taking care of incoming baby teeth and managing those difficult teething periods.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sKyjLh8xe2k?rel=0\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>How important is it to keep baby teeth healthy?<\/h3>\n<p>If our kids are just going to lose their baby teeth in a few years anyway, does it really matter if they get cavities? A lot of parents think this way, but that\u2019s something we discourage. <strong>Just because baby teeth are temporary doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not important.<\/strong> Baby teeth are essential for chewing food, learning to speak clearly, and mastering lifelong dental health habits like brushing and flossing. They also guide the adult teeth into place!<\/p>\n<h3>What can I do if my child gets a toothache?<\/h3>\n<p>A good way to soothe the ache is to have your child swish (but not swallow) some warm salt water. You can also <strong>apply a cold compress to their face and give them children\u2019s Tylenol<\/strong> (to ingest, not as a topical treatment). These should all be temporary measures until you can bring them in to see us.<\/p>\n<h3>How bad are thumbsucking and pacifiers for my child\u2019s teeth?<\/h3>\n<p>They aren\u2019t bad at all \u2014 at first. These habits can become an oral health concern in time, if they continue them beyond age three, but <strong>most children grow out of them on their own<\/strong>. After age three, it\u2019s time to start thinking about strategies for discouraging the habit. If you\u2019d like suggestions, we can help with that.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s the right amount of toothpaste for brushing my child\u2019s teeth?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important not to use too much toothpaste when brushing a young child\u2019s teeth, because <strong>that can lead to fluorosis (discoloration) in the incoming adult teeth<\/strong>. All you need is a tiny smear of toothpaste when brushing a baby\u2019s or toddler\u2019s teeth, and a dab the size of a pea is enough for ages 3-6. Also make sure you\u2019re encouraging them to spit it out instead of swallowing!<\/p>\n<h3>Why should my child see a pediatric dentist?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many specialties in dentistry, and pediatric dentistry is one of them. <strong>We go through an additional two to three years of training<\/strong> after dental school to learn everything we need to know to be able to address the dental health concerns unique to babies, children, and teenagers, so take advantage of our expertise by bringing your kids to see us!<\/p>\n<h3>Did We Miss Your Question?<\/h3>\n<p>If your biggest questions about pediatric dentistry weren\u2019t on our list, don\u2019t hesitate to ask us anyway! We want all parents to be as educated as possible on children\u2019s dental health concerns so that they can give their kids the best chance at lifelong healthy smiles!<\/p>\n<h4>We love all of our patients!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC0 Public Domain license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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