{"id":11,"date":"2018-02-16T13:02:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T13:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2018-02-16T13:02:29","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T13:02:29","slug":"childrens-dentist-in-mckinney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/16\/childrens-dentist-in-mckinney\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Dentist in McKinney Has Critical News to Share!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_77437400__1516661268_87288-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"child dental visit\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_77437400__1516661268_87288-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_77437400__1516661268_87288-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_77437400__1516661268_87288.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Many people recognize February for different reasons\u2014Valentine\u2019s day usually dominates the holiday\u2019s this month. Or maybe your anniversary is this month. But did you know that February is Children\u2019s Dental Health Awareness Month? That\u2019s right! This month is dedicated to improving little one\u2019s smiles by starting their dental health care journey\u2019s early on! Learn more from your children\u2019s dentist in McKinney.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Old Should My Child Be Before They Receive Professional Dental Care?<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a misconception that baby teeth aren\u2019t as important to care for as a child\u2019s permanent, adult teeth that come in later in life. This couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. The more attentive you are to your child\u2019s smile early on helps to establish a solid foundation for your child\u2019s adult teeth to develop into correctly.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why your dentist\u2014and the American Dental Association (ADA)\u2014recommends that you bring your child in to visit their pediatric dentist as soon as their first teeth develop. If they turn one year old before their first tooth develop, be sure to bring them by your dental practice by their first birthday.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Great Dental Health at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist will help you to care for your little one\u2019s teeth in our office and also offer helpful advice for keeping their smile\u2019s strong at home. Here are some helpful tips to optimize your child\u2019s dental health from your own home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your child doesn\u2019t have teeth yet, you can massage their gums with a damp cloth and your finger. Get them familiar with someone working in their mouth so that when you do introduce real brushing or take them to visit the dentist, it doesn\u2019t come as a shock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush your child\u2019s teeth with a soft toothbrush and just water while they are young. Once they can spit on their own, add children\u2019s toothpaste to their dental hygiene routine.<\/li>\n<li>Instill good flossing habits as soon as two of their teeth develop next to each other.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your child\u2019s brushing habits as they get older and begin caring for their teeth on their own. They should still be brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s best to trust a dental professional with your loved one\u2019s smiles. You can partner with your local dentist by scheduling your little one\u2019s first appointment today!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Here at Oakbrook Dental &amp; Orthodontics, we didn\u2019t want February to pass us by without drawing attention to how critical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> is! Children\u2019s dental health helps to lay the foundation to healthy teen and adult smiles\u2014and we\u2019re here to help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> today to schedule your child\u2019s next dental visit with our friendly office team.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people recognize February for different reasons\u2014Valentine\u2019s day usually dominates the holiday\u2019s this month. Or maybe your anniversary is this month. But did you know that February is Children\u2019s Dental Health Awareness Month? That\u2019s right! This month is dedicated to improving little one\u2019s smiles by starting their dental health care journey\u2019s early on! 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