Protect your Child’s Teeth

by | Feb 4, 2014 | Children's Teeth, Video, Wellness Tip

After consulting Punxsutawney Phil this past Sunday, we learned three things: first, Phil should keep his Ground Hog Day job after predicting a 3-point Broncos win in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Second, Phil predicted there’ll be six more weeks of winter. That squares with the Farmer’s Almanac and a weekend fortune cookie that advised me to wear flannel PJ’s until another cookie tells me otherwise.

Finally, Phil reminded us that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. We join with Punxsutawney Phil in celebrating all the dentists and thousands of other professionals who are working to raise children’s awareness on the importance of oral health this month.

Let’s talk about how dental sealants are an excellent tool in cavity prevention, particularly for children, and how this procedure can benefit your wallet. For instance, did you know that applying dental sealants only takes a few minutes and costs about one-third of the cost of filling a molar? You heard it here first! Once a child has even one tooth, try to limit or eliminate milk overnight and never give juice. Water is best! Always watch for sticky foods and sugars, and remember, fruit juices are loaded with sugar! Children should be seen by a dentist by age 2, even if it is just for a ride in the chair and a quick look of the mouth! If in doubt, consult your pediatrician.

For more on how to protect your child’s teeth at a young age, please check out Dr. Weisbard’s Wellness Tip from this week!