{"id":177,"date":"2015-02-02T19:55:12","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T19:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dentistelreno.com\/?p=177"},"modified":"2015-02-02T19:55:12","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T19:55:12","slug":"childrens-dental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/childrens-dental\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know? February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"170082107\"<\/a>It\u2019s a fact, healthy children have healthy teeth.<\/strong> In 1950, the American Dental Association (ADA) worked with Congress to prescribe February 6th as National Children’s Dental Health Day. Now the entire month of February is known as National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month<\/strong>. The American Dental Association sponsors the month every year to raise awareness about the importance of children\u2019s oral health. Help us celebrate by making your child\u2019s next dental appointment<\/a> with Dr. Cohlmia<\/a> and El Reno Family Dentistry<\/a> today. Dr. Cohlmia<\/a> specializes in protecting little smiles. El Reno Family Dentistry<\/a> restores smiles daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County<\/a> areas.<\/p>\n

Explaining Dental Care to Your Child<\/h2>\n

Your child should have their first dental visit by age 1. You can make their first visit entirely enjoyable and positive. Before the appointment, tell your child that someone will look at and clean their teeth. Let them know that it\u2019s the dentist\u2019s job to examine their teeth and gums for early signs of cavities and other dental health problems.<\/p>\n

How Common Is Tooth Decay In Children<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Although cavities are entirely preventable, tooth decay is actually one of the most common chronic childhood conditions in the United States today. Untreated tooth decay can cause severe pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The stats are startling:<\/p>\n