Stages of Oral Development: 2 - 4 Years of Age
Between the ages of 2 and 4, teething continues with the eruption of molars, and new eating patterns can potentially affect children’s oral health.
Between the ages of 2 and 4, teething continues with the eruption of molars, and new eating patterns can potentially affect children’s oral health.
Teenagers are at a higher risk for gum disease because of the hormonal changes they experience as they develop into adults. However, there are many effective ways to reduce this risk for your teenager.
Sports Mouth guards protect your children’s teeth, and their orthodontic appliances, when they’re playing sports where there is risk of injury to the head or mouth.
One of the best ways to ensure that you're kids establish great oral hygiene habits is to start them off as early as possible with brushing and flossing.
Immediately after waking up in the morning and right before bed are when most children and adults brush their teeth. Although these times of day is when teeth are most in need of cleaning, they are not always conducive to taking enough time and being thorough when brushing.
Here at SmileTown Dentistry in North Delta, we often get questions from curious parents about early dental care for their kids. What are the long-term benefits?
There are many steps that you, and your child’s oral health care team, can take to prevent dental decay in your child early on, to give them the best chance at healthy teeth later in life.
A great resource to help get your kids ready – and excited – about visiting the dentist.
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