Helping your children to form healthy dental habits can sometimes be difficult. Making dental hygiene and dental health practices fun can make things easier for both you and your child. Our dentist and team in Austin, Texas, are happy to offer advice for making oral care fun for you and your child. Tracking Time As… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Oral health
Tooth Decay in Children
Children tend to be at greater risk for tooth decay than adults. In fact, about 42% of children between two and eleven years old have a cavity in their teeth. But don’t worry – your child doesn’t have to be one of these unfortunate statistics. Here are some things you can do to help: Brushing… Read more »
Teaching Your Children About Oral Hygiene
Until your child reaches the age of six, the job of brushing his teeth belongs to you. However by about the age of six, your child is probably able to start brushing his teeth on his own. Be that as it may, you will still need to inspect his teeth after he is done to… Read more »
What Do You Know About Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
Due to the fact that your child will not be able to brush their own teeth until they are around six years of age, it must be up to an adult to execute this essential task until they come of age. With children under three, use a droplet of toothpaste about the size of a… Read more »
Does Your Child Experience Dental Anxiety Before a Visit to the Dentist?
If your child experiences dental anxiety before seeing the dentist, they are not alone. Many people experience this common condition, including children and adults. This can cause problems with receiving the proper dental care they need. Our experienced pediatric team in Austin, Texas has plenty of experience helping our patients receive the care they need… Read more »
The Link between Poor Oral Health and Thumb Sucking
The link between poor oral health and thumb sucking has been extensively studied over the past few decades, with all sources agreeing that sucking your thumb can and will damage your teeth. Not only can thumb sucking lead to misalignments in your teeth, it can also hinder the growth of a child’s permanent set of… Read more »
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Young Children
Do you know how to prevent tooth decay in young children? Although tooth decay can be caused by a myriad of factors, one of the most common types is called baby bottle tooth decay. This tooth decay is caused by the constant exposure to harmful substances in a child’s drink, and their mouth’s prolonged exposure… Read more »
What You Should Know About how Your Oral Health Affects Your Body
Having a beautiful, bright smile is attractive. To keep your smile healthy and strong, there are quite a few things you may need to do to keep your pearly whites strong. However, had you heard that your oral health can actually have a major impact on the health of your entire body? Sadly, poor oral… Read more »
Enlisting the Tooth Fairy to Raise Your Child’s Oral Health Awareness
To help your child develop a healthy foundation, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) advises parents to bring in their child by their first birthday, or within six months after their first tooth comes in. You can expect your child’s teeth to begin erupting typically around six months of age. While parenting is one… Read more »
Healthy Oral Hygiene Begins Early
At Westlake Pediatric Dentistry in Austin, Texas, we encourage our patients to take good care of your child’s baby teeth to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Kyle Raymond and our team are happy to share some basic guidelines to help you care for your child’s smile in their formative early years. In the… Read more »
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