{"id":155,"date":"2020-02-02T21:14:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T21:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2020-02-20T21:14:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T21:14:17","slug":"childrens-dentist-in-sparks-dental-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/02\/childrens-dentist-in-sparks-dental-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Celebrate National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\"little\r\n\r\nFor some people, February is all about planning out the perfect date for your significant other. But did you know it\u2019s also National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month? This means February is a perfect opportunity for parents to learn about how to implement excellent oral hygiene habits<\/a> into their child\u2019s life. Keep reading as a children\u2019s dentist in Sparks offers some tips on how to teach these habits to your son or daughter.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Set a Good Example<\/h2>\r\nKids absolutely love emulating what Mommy and Daddy do. Fortunately, you can use this to your advantage when it comes to teaching them good dental routines. Make sure they see you brushing and flossing every evening. They will naturally want to copy you. Instruct them on how exactly you clean your teeth so that they\u2019ll be able to do it correctly.\r\n

Involve Them in the Buying Process<\/h2>\r\nYour child is more likely to engage in brushing and flossing if they had some say in the purchasing process. The next time you bring them to the store, take a detour through the dental section. Let them select a toothbrush featuring their favorite color or cartoon character. Allow them to select kid\u2019s dental floss in their preferred flavor.\r\n

Reward Good Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\r\nFor every day that your child remembers to brush and floss all on their own, place a sticker on the calendar or a tooth-cleaning chart. Once a certain amount of time, like a week or a month, has passed in which stickers have been awarded every day, treat your little one. Maybe let them select the next fun family outing.\r\n

Schedule Regular Checkups and Cleanings<\/h2>\r\nYour son or daughter should see their dentist for kids in Sparks every six months or so. No matter how diligent they are in their daily brushing and flossing, there are spots in their mouth that their little hands are bound to miss. That\u2019s where professional teeth cleanings come in. The dental hygienist can thoroughly clean and polish your child\u2019s pearly whites. They can also apply a topical fluoride treatment or dental sealants to provide a little extra boost of protection against cavities. Your children\u2019s dentist will also examine their mouth for any early signs of cavities and treat them before they result in toothaches.\r\n\r\nFebruary might be National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t integrate brushing and flossing into your child\u2019s life any day of the year. Follow these tips to get your little one on the right track to having a healthy smile for life!\r\n

About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Marc Thomas<\/a> is a dentist in Sparks who is more than happy to treat patients of all ages. He graduated from the University of the Pacific with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1993. He served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps before relocating to Vista Dental Care in Sparks, NV. For more advice on how to keep your child\u2019s smile cavity-free, visit Dr. Thomas\u2019 website.<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For some people, February is all about planning out the perfect date for your significant other. But did you know it\u2019s also National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month? This means February is a perfect opportunity for parents to learn about how to implement excellent oral hygiene habits into their child\u2019s life. Keep reading as a children\u2019s dentist in Sparks offers some tips on how to teach these habits to your son or daughter. 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