{"id":99,"date":"2019-02-01T22:39:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T03:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2019-06-11T20:47:18","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T00:47:18","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-pediatric-dental-care-in-boca-raton-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-pediatric-dental-care-in-boca-raton-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of Pediatric Dental Care in Boca Raton, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since children may still be too young to understand the difference between good and bad, it is the parents\u2019 job to set things straight. For instance, in oral health care practices. They do not know the importance of the teeth and other oral structures yet, so it is essential for parents to teach kids the proper practices while early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Aqua Dental Loft, we are committed to helping our patients, both young and old, achieve excellent oral health. To make it possible for the young ones, we cater to their first visits and also offer the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete Checkups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive Treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restorations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spacers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sealants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride Applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these are sure to provide them with long-lasting smiles that they can enjoy to their heart\u2019s content. But to optimize their oral health care, certain measures should also be performed at home. Here is a list we prepared!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"131\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-pediatric-dental-care-in-boca-raton-fl\/pediatric-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pediatric-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"300,200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pediatric dental care\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pediatric-1-300x200.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pediatric-1.png\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-131 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pediatric-1.png\" alt=\"pediatric dental care\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Children Good Oral Habits<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do\u2019s<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before a tooth erupts, clean the child\u2019s mouth by wiping it with a clean, damp cloth to get rid of harmful residues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics by bringing the child to a dentist as soon as a tooth erupts (usually in six months), and not later than one year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as there are teeth present, assist them in using a small toothbrush with a smear of toothpaste (for ages 0-2). Upgrade it to a pea-sized amount when the child is already between three to six years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best for the parent to floss the teeth that are next to each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should remember that despite the short-lived purpose of primary teeth, they are still as important as the permanent structures. These teeth deserve an adequate amount of attention and care as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019ts<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not instill fear by threatening children about scary dental procedures for it may cause a lasting impression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should avoid slacking on their own oral health care regimen since kids tend to copy the things they see adults do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as possible, do not allow them to consume too much sugary and starchy treats. Incorporate a healthy selection of foods that can also be mouth-friendly for overall wellness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let them skip a dental visit due to tantrums. Encourage children by telling them the importance of regular dental checkups to their overall wellness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing the things listed above and with our help at Aqua Dental Loft, children are assured to have a lifetime of beautiful and healthy smiles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your children also deserve outstanding dental care services! We provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquadentalloft.com\/services-pediatric-dentistry.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric Dentistry services in Boca Raton, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Book their appointment with us at Aqua Dental Loft and let us help them achieve beautiful and healthy teeth!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since children may still be too young to understand the difference between good and bad, it is the parents\u2019 job to set things straight. For instance, in oral health care practices. They do not know the importance of the teeth &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-pediatric-dental-care-in-boca-raton-fl\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":131,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Do&#039;s and Don&#039;ts of Pediatric Dental Care in Boca Raton, FL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Secure a lifetime of healthy smiles for your children by taking note of these tips and seeking our assistance at Aqua Dental Loft! 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