Lifelong oral health isn’t something that starts in adulthood. Ensuring that our teeth remain healthy and strong for our whole lives requires starting dental care shortly after birth. We should have our first dental visit within six months of being born. Aloe Dental Wellness is available to provide dental care for your entire family to ensure their smile remains beautiful for years to come.
How Children’s Dentistry Impacts Lasting Oral Health
Our teeth are formed in our jaw long before we ever leave the womb. When we’re born, these teeth are sitting, ready to push up through our gums within a few months. Some of us will have our primary teeth erupt within a few months of being born. Others won’t see their first tooth erupt for up to a year. This teething process generally continues until we reach three years of age. This can be a very uncomfortable time for our children, as the gums will remain irritable and tender until the final tooth arrives.
Your child can benefit from dental care even before their first tooth breaks the gingival surface. Getting an early start can help Dr. Cadavid and our team identify any potential oral health problems early. When we’re young, our oral structures are still developing and malleable. Taking action at this time makes it possible to address any existing concerns, potentially avoiding costly treatments down the road. Further, establishing a healthy relationship with dental care early on can smooth things down the road.
Protecting our primary, or baby, teeth is an important part of ensuring lasting health. This is due to the important role they play in the development of our adult smiles.
Primary Teeth:
- Help maintain proper alignment while adult teeth come in
- Ensure that our jaw develops properly, with sufficient room for all our teeth
- Aid in developing normal speech patterns
- Allow eating a diverse group of foods to ensure good nutrition as we grow
Our childhood is also an excellent time to develop good dental hygiene habits. Parents are responsible for caring for their children’s teeth for the first few years. Once the child can be trusted not to swallow toothpaste and to handle the toothbrush on their own, they should be allowed to do so. During their dental visits, Dr. Cadavid will help your child learn how to brush their teeth properly. They can also help with developing good flossing and mouthwash habits.
Start Developing Good Oral Health Habits With Us
Aloe Dental Wellness is proud to serve our patient family through all stages of life. It all starts with developing good habits in their earliest years. As your family grows, we’ll be there to help address oral health concerns that occur and help protect their smile. If you’re looking for a dental care provider for your child, you’re welcome to bring them into our office. We’ll introduce them to the staff, give them a clinic tour, and introduce them to the equipment used in their care. There’s nothing like starting early to ensure your child develops good oral health habits and maintains a beautiful smile for a lifetime.
