{"id":375,"date":"2018-02-08T18:07:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T18:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2018-02-28T18:07:42","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T18:07:42","slug":"celebrate-childrens-dental-health-month-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/celebrate-childrens-dental-health-month-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month with Your Dentist!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"happy<\/a>February is often thought of as either the shortest month or the month of love thanks to Valentine\u2019s Day, but did you know that it\u2019s also Children\u2019s Dental Health Month? This time of the year, dental professionals and parents alike take a little more time to learn and discuss all of the best ways to take care of their littlest smiles. Your children\u2019s dentist in El Reno, Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a>, is actually a parent himself, so he understands the importance of children\u2019s dentistry more than most! Today, he\u2019s going to discuss why it\u2019s so important for your child to go to the dentist starting at an early age, and he\u2019s also going to share some tips that will safeguard their oral health well into adulthood.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Children\u2019s Dentistry<\/h2>\n

As you can imagine, young children have very different dental needs compared to adults and teens, and making sure those particular needs are looked after is very important to keeping their teeth healthy year after year. For one, the enamel on children\u2019s teeth isn\u2019t fully hardened, which makes them particularly susceptible to developing cavities. Combine this with a love of sweet treats and an unfamiliarity with brushing, and you have a recipe for potential disaster!<\/p>\n

Fortunately, by taking your child to see their family dentist, you can make sure their smile is well protected as well as have some help in making them develop healthy habits at home. With the right dentist, you can give your child\u2019s smile a strong start and put them on track to enjoy a lifetime of healthy, problem-free teeth.<\/p>\n

Why Children Should Visit the Dentist Regularly<\/h2>\n

Children should see their dentist on a regular basis largely for the same reasons as everyone else: it gives their dentist a chance to examine their teeth and for them to receive a cleaning. A cleaning, of course, will remove all of the plaque and tartar on their teeth that can eventually lead to cavities, but the exams are just as important.<\/p>\n

With twice yearly oral exams, your child\u2019s dentist will be able to catch cavities during their earliest stages so they can treat them quickly. They\u2019ll also have the chance to make sure your child\u2019s smile is developing correctly. Are their teeth coming in straight? Is their jaw the right size? Spotting and intervening with either of these issues at an early age is way <\/em>easier than waiting until a child is older. This could save them from needing more extensive (and expensive!) treatments in the future.<\/p>\n

At-Home Tips For Parents<\/h2>\n

One of the most common questions parents ask us is, \u201cHow can I get my child to start brushing regularly at home?\u201d While there is no magic trick, there are a few things you can do to make developing this routine a little easier:<\/p>\n