Children’s Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

This is an annual event that is meant to raise awareness of the importance of children’s oral health. It is vital that children’s education on how to maintain good oral health begins at an early age.

Through education, children begin to realize the importance of making good food choices, avoiding snacks that could lead to cavities, as well as learning proper ways to maintain good oral health through brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist twice a year. According the National Institute of Health tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, despite the fact that it is almost entirely preventable.

Tips for Parents

• The good news is that tooth decay can be avoided by following a few simple rules:
• Make tooth friendly snack choices
• Brush twice a day for 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste
• Floss once a day
• Visit the dentist twice a year
• A few other helpful items for Parents are:
• Children should see a dentist by their first birthday or within 6 months of the first tooth (as recommended by the American Dental Association)
• Assist with your children’s brushing and flossing until the age of 7
• Children may snack, but monitor the amount of sugar laden treats
• After sugary snacks, if brushing is not possible – make sure to rinse with tap water

School Visits

Here at Living Well Dental Group, we are very excited to help get this message out to the children of our community. This year we will be offering 20-25 minute presentations at local schools. These are interactive demonstrations with the children, demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques as well as giving FUN and helpful advice for choosing tooth friendly snacks.

Each of the children will receive a chart to track their progress for brushing and flossing, a toothbrush, floss, and helpful hints for parents regarding oral health. If you are interested in having Living Well Dental Group schedule a presentation at your child’s school – please make it known to your school administrator and ask them to contact Katie from Living Well Dental at 630-505-1516 or at smile@naperville.dental.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s oral health and would like to schedule a visit at Living Well Dental Group, please contact us at 630-505-1516. We look forwarded to brightening your child’s smile today.