The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends bringing your child to the dentist before his/her first birthday. Unfortunately, many don’t see the value of getting a head start on teaching children the importance of taking great care of their teeth.
Although rare, decayed baby teeth may need to be removed prior to permanent teeth coming in. To avoid such treatment, it is important to clean your child’s teeth and gums regularly. Clean your baby’s gums by wiping them with a clean, moist cloth. When teeth start to come in, decay can occur. Avoid this by lightly brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear.
At Royal Dental, your child’s first dental visit will include checking the teeth for decay and an examination to look for early developmental challenges, an explanation on how to care for your child’s teeth and of course, to answer any questions or early concerns you may have.
Assuring early oral care is not just to get the kids comfortable with taking an interest in their teeth, but it’s also to prevent cavities.
For children younger than three years old, clean teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. Do this twice a day or as directed by a dentist or physician. For children three to six years old, you can increase the amount of toothpaste to a pea-sized amount. Continue to monitor your child’s teeth brushing twice a day.
As soon as your child has two teeth that touch, you should begin flossing his/her teeth daily. Teach children—at their level—the importance of regular, professional dental visits, and explain to your children that the dentist will help keep their teeth strong and healthy, so they can eat.
How often should I bring my child for a visit to the dentist?
The Royal Dental team recommends bringing your child in a minimum of two times per year.
“It is very important to get your child to visit a dentist early on in life,” says Dr Chrishelle Hemphill, who has more than 15 years of dentistry experience and serves pediatric patients at all Royal Dental offices. “This will allow your child to feel more comfortable with regular dental visits as he or she grows older.”
One of the great ways to explain the first dental visit for your child is to tell him or her Royal Dental is going to check their smile and count their teeth. By keeping it simple and by bringing your child in for regular six-month checkups, your child will enjoy dental visits and will be able to maintain good oral hygiene for years to come.
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Royal Dental is a state-of-the-art dental practice that combines family dentistry with specialty dental care, such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and pediatric dental services. You may visit Royal Dental at any of its locations in the Greater Houston area. Call today at 713-330-7700 to schedule your next appointment!
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Dr. Andress has been a Dentist for 37 years!
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Dr. Shokralla was born and raised in Cario Egypt. After graduating from Dental school from Ain Shams University iSchool of Dentistry in 2011, he did a general dentistry internship and he worked in a private Office in Cario. In 2013, Dr Shokralla moved to the United States seeking a new journey. He joined Boston University of Dentistry for advanced Standing Program graduated in 2017 with high honors. during his program at Boston, He served also as a teaching assistant in the removable Prosthodontics Department. Once his studies were completed in Boston he moved to Houston Texas to enjoy the warm Winters and people. Dr. Shokralla is a member of the ADA and he is active with CE Implant Courses.
Besides his passion about dentistry , he loves to work out play tennis and soccer, serve kids in his local Sunday School.
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Bryan Boshart DDS MS is a 1985 graduate of UT Dental School and in 1986 at U Of Maryland College of Dental Surgery, earned a Certificate Of Advanced General Dentistry. In 1989 at the University Of Oklahoma College Master Of Science he earned his Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics. For 20 years he was a Director of Orthodontics at Texas Children’s Hospital. His hobbies include gardening and juggling![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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