One of the best way to break your child from thumb and or finger sucking is by positive reinforcement, and not negative words or behavior.  Keep in mind that a child is only doing what feels natural to him or her. Praise your child when he or she is not sucking their thumb/fingers.

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Often times people think about baby dental care when the teeth start to come in. However it is important to start cleaning your child’s mouth even before his or her teeth come in.  Wipe your baby’s gums off after each feeding with a warm, wet soft washcloth, wrapped around your finger. Also available in most food/drug stores is a soft rubbery devices that fits over your index finger to be used for rubbing off excess food.

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It is suggested that a parent should watch/supervise their child while they brush their teeth  until around the age of six.  Here are some other helpful tips on dental care. 

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When taking your child to see a dentist make sure to say positive and emphasize how going to the dentist is a good thing. Explain how visiting the dentist help to maintain good oral health care. By fostering a good attitude about seeing the dentist you increase the chances that your child will see their dentist regularly throughout their life time.

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Most dentist advises that a child should start going to the dentist by their first birthday.  In addition to giving your dentist child dentist a chance to monitor their dental growth and development, this is your chance to learn about tooth development and how to help your child maintain proper dental and oral hygiene.

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Good oral/dental habits is one of the most important health lessons you can teach your kids. Teaching your children how to correctly brush twice a day daily, showing them the proper way to floss, and by limiting in between meal snacks you help them learn good dental habits that will continue though out their life time.

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Dental abscess is a serious condition for both adults and children. If your small child complains of a tooth ache and you see a bulging, red-colored, swollen area surrounding the tooth or gum, your youngster may have an dental abscess. Abscesses can even lead to severe discomfort and a high fever, dependent on how serious the problem is.

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Fluoride is a natural mineral that builds strong teeth and prevents cavities. It supports healthy tooth enamel and fights the bacteria that harm teeth and gums. Fluoride treatments can be in the form of a rinse, foam, gel, or varnish. The treatment may be applied with a swab, brush, tray, or mouthwash. Fluoride treatments are typically done right after a traditional cleaning.

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There are several reasons why young children are more susceptible to getting a dental cavity. The enamel on children’s teeth is very thin and their teeth are shaped with big broad contexts where the teeth come together, which are more likely to pack food in. This is why flossing your children teeth are so important.

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Generally periodontal disease is treated by keep oral bacteria in check with daily brushing and flossing as with as by having regular professional deep cleaning with scaling and root planing, which removes tarter above and below the gum line. In some hard to treat cases of periodontal disease antibiotics may be given.

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According to a Utah survey data from the American Dental Association, one in five Utah residents report that the appearance of their mouth affects their ability to interview for a job and a quarter of all Utahns report that the state of their mouth contributes to anxiety and embarrassment. Individuals with untreated dental disease often have a harder time getting hired for a job.

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Beyond a basic dental clean, one of the more common procedures a pediatric dentists performs is filling a cavity. The definition of a dental cavity, according to the Mayo Clinic is a permanently damaged area in teeth that develops into tiny holes, Untreated cavities can cause toothaches, infections, and tooth loss. The most common treatments include fluoride, fillings, and crowns

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Dental tooth decay is a typical cause of childhood tooth pain. If your child is receiving regular dental check ups ( at least twice a year or as often as advise by your dentist) you reduce the risk of tooth pain resulting from tooth decay.

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