Are there days when your child forgets or doesn’t have time to brush?

Are there days when you forget or don’t have time to help your child brush?

The bacteria (germs) that produce acid can build up as plaque in your child’s mouth within 24 hours.  Children need to brush their teeth to remove plaque every day to reduce the bacteria’s ability to cause decay.  It’s best if they brush at least twice a day (once in the morning and once at night).  At Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics, we recommend children under age 8 be encouraged to brush their own teeth to develop healthy habits, but need help from their parents or caretakers to make sure they do a good job of removing the plaque.

For more information and to check out your child’s risk in developing tooth decay, go to https://www.metdental.com/prov/jsp/prov/pdfs/newsletters/toothDecayGuide_parentEnglish.pdf

10 Tips to make you SMILE!!

1. Brush your teeth at least twice each day, or after each meal.
2. Pay special attention to brushing along the gum line.
3. Floss your teeth once every day.
4. Change your toothbrush at least every three months.
5. Avoid sugary foods.  If you eat sweets, brush afterwards.
6. Don’t smoke.  Tobacco raises the risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
7. See your dentist twice a year.
8. Report tooth or gum pain to your dentist immediately.
9. Drink fluoridated water when available.
10. Age 1 should be your child’s first dental visit.

No Fooling the Tooth Fairy

This little girl thought she could fool the Tooth Fairy.  As you will see, she knows her teeth!  Enjoy.

Film Crew comes to Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics!!

Yes, Dr. Anderson is an internet star.  Well, not yet, but soon.  A “getting to know you” spot for the Davis County and Weber County websites was filmed last Thursday.  A big thank you to everyone who helped make the filming a success. 

You can go to our facebook page to see more behind the scene photos. 

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