{"id":1281,"date":"2021-09-30T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2021-10-12T14:47:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T14:47:06","slug":"interesting-facts-about-childrens-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/30\/interesting-facts-about-childrens-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Facts About Children&#8217;s Dental Health Every Parent Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of child smiling on playground\" class=\"wp-image-1282\" width=\"312\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you keep your child\u2019s smile cavity-free throughout the years? At what age should you bring your little one to the dentist for the first time? Are your child\u2019s baby teeth really that important? If you\u2019re like most parents, these are just a few of the many questions you have pertaining to your child\u2019s oral health. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you were handed a guidebook on caring for growing smiles? While that doesn\u2019t quite exist, here\u2019s a close second: facts about children\u2019s dental health that every parent should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #1: Tooth Decay is the Most Common Chronic Disease in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that more than 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21<sup>st<\/sup> birthday? It\u2019s staggering statistics like these that have led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to name tooth decay one of the most common chronic diseases in children. In fact, it\u2019s currently only second to the common cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #2: But It Is Preventable!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the prevalence of tooth decay in children, it is important to know that cavities are largely preventable. Priority number one is to begin cleaning your child\u2019s mouth even <em>before <\/em>their first tooth emerges. Throughout the years, keep in touch with their pediatric dentist to discuss best practices you should be implementing, like using a child-sized toothbrush or placing dental sealants on their molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #3: Candy Isn\u2019t the Only Cavity Causer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s certainly no secret that sugar is one of the biggest culprits of cavities. However, other foods pose the same risk, like crackers and bread. Snacks like these can cling to their teeth and lead to dry mouth, both of which are recipes for tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact #4: Routine Visits to the Dentist Should Begin Around Their 1<sup>st<\/sup> Birthday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should first go to the dentist when their first tooth emerges or by their first birthday. This will allow their dentist to monitor their development and give you advice on how to care for their smile from home. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to set good dental habits in place from a young age!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know a bit more about children\u2019s dental health! Of course, if you have any specific questions about caring for growing smiles or would like to learn more about children\u2019s dentistry, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with a pediatric dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/meet-your-pediatric-dentist.html\">Dr. Allen Pearson<\/a>\u2019s own not-so-pleasant experience at the dentist as a child that inspired him to become the compassionate, skilled, friendly pediatric dentist he is today! He earned his dental doctorate from the Creighton University School of Dentistry before completing a one-year General Practice Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Today, he is a board-certified pediatric dentist with nearly 20 years of experience! If you\u2019re interested in learning more about your child\u2019s dental health, don\u2019t hesitate to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or give him a call at <strong>972-429-7070<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can you keep your child\u2019s smile cavity-free throughout the years? At what age should you bring your little one to the dentist for the first time? Are your child\u2019s baby teeth really that important? 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