When everyone in your household commits to protecting their teeth and gums from dental problems, you can avoid trips to the dentist’s office for restorative work. While parents and kids alike need to take their dental well-being seriously, the right approach can differ for people in different age groups. For your own oral health needs, you should… Read more »
Category: Children’s Dentistry
How Parents Help Younger Kids Learn Good Oral Hygiene Habits
In the time before your kids are old enough to brush and floss their own teeth, they will depend on you to protect them from cavities. At this point, you will have a direct responsibility for maintaining their oral health, though their dentist will also provide support. With that said, kids are typically capable of… Read more »
What To Look For In A Dentist’s Office For Your Child
Finding the right dentist for a child is important, and it can have long-term benefits. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can provide important oral health services for younger patients, including those who are coming in to see the dentist for the first time. Starting with a “well baby exam,” we can introduce your… Read more »
Is It Time To Let Your Child Brush And Floss On Their Own?
It can be hard to know when it is right to trust your child with new responsibilities. Even if they are eager to do more on their own, they may need time to mature and develop before certain tasks are manageable. One responsibility kids can take on at a relatively early age is the responsibility… Read more »
Tips For Protecting Your Baby’s First Teeth
The arrival of your baby’s first teeth marks an important milestone, but it also creates a new responsibility for you. Even as they first start to arrive, teeth are vulnerable to problems with decay. Gently cleaning your child’s first teeth will help them avoid difficulties with cavities, which helps prevent potential issues with the development… Read more »
We Can Provide Dental Care To Kids And Their Parents
Making sure you and your kids are cared for is not always easy, but it is important. Especially at an early age, children require considerable attention and support from their parents. During this period, you can have an active role to play in managing their dental and general health, but you still need to make… Read more »
Teaching Good Oral Hygiene Habits To Young Children
At first, parents take on an active role in protecting a child’s smile by cleaning their teeth. Over time, kids can develop the coordination and understanding to start brushing and flossing on their own. How can you make sure your kids are ready to do this, and how can you be sure they are doing… Read more »
How Can I Help My Kids Correct Poor Oral Health Habits?
As kids grow up, they take on more of the tasks that their parents previously performed. When kids learn to take care of their teeth on their own, they should have a clear understanding of how to fully clean their teeth, and a sense of why it is important to keep up with this habit…. Read more »
Smile Care Tips That Benefit Kids And Parents
You want your kids to grow up with healthy smiles, but you also need to give your teeth time and attention. Everyone in your family can benefit from a good oral hygiene routine, as well as regular dental checkups. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson is prepared to help patients of all… Read more »
Parents Can Learn Important Information At A Well Baby Exam
The arrival of your child’s first tooth is a big developmental milestone, but it is one that arrives with a new responsibility. While proper oral hygiene is important for protecting a baby’s gums, the eruption of their teeth starts the period when they need protection from cavities. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we… Read more »
