{"id":71,"date":"2021-12-17T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=71"},"modified":"2022-02-23T18:48:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T18:48:51","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-cumming-new-year-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/pediatric-dentist-in-cumming-new-year-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Child\u2019s Smile in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_120881241__1643746459_24665.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" width=\"305\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_120881241__1643746459_24665.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_120881241__1643746459_24665-768x560.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of people make new year\u2019s resolutions to improve their own health, but as a parent, you\u2019re just as concerned about your child\u2019s well-being as your own, if not more so. As such, if you feel like you haven\u2019t been doing enough to help your little one take care of their smile, why not make some New Year\u2019s resolutions to change that? Below are 4 suggestions that your pediatric dentist in Cumming might make if you\u2019re looking to improve your child\u2019s oral health over the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start Teaching Them Better Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to brush and floss is one thing; doing these simple yet important tasks well is another. The habits your child forms now will stick with them for the rest of their life, so make sure that they\u2019re the <em>right <\/em>habits. Have them brush their teeth for at least two minutes at a time; you can set a timer or play some fun music to make it easier for them. You can also show them the proper way to hold a toothbrush and check that they\u2019re covering every surface they can reach. Start teaching flossing as early as possible so that your child can get used to doing it on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Plan a More Smile-Friendly Diet for Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar and starch serve as food for the bacteria that cause cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems. When planning your child\u2019s meals, you\u2019ll want to limit how much sugar and starch they\u2019re eating on a daily basis. Instead, give them nutritious foods that are high in calcium and vitamin C, which can help keep the teeth and gums healthy. Your pediatric dentist can give you some suggestions for foods and beverages that are particularly beneficial for still-growing grins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Try to Discourage Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many in-between meal snacks won\u2019t just spoil your child\u2019s appetite; it can also be bad for their teeth. Whenever your child eats, bits of food are left behind in their mouth, where they can encourage tooth decay the longer they stay there. The more they eat between meals, the more opportunities oral bacteria will have to start forming cavities. You don\u2019t have to stop your child from snacking altogether, but try to limit it as much as possible. When they do eat, make sure they rinse with water afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. See If They Might Need Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is around age 6 or 7, now is a good time to schedule an orthodontic consultation if you don\u2019t think they\u2019ll need braces. There are some orthodontic issues that only a trained professional will be able to detect, and they\u2019ll be able to decide whether Phase 1 treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some steps you can take to make sure your child ends 2022 with a healthy smile. Talk to your pediatric dentist today to see what other suggestions they might have. The choices you make today could make all the difference for your child\u2019s grin in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Village Pediatric Dentistry, we provide every pediatric dental service under one roof for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/who-we-serve.html\">children of all ages<\/a>, and we always take the time to get to know your son and daughter so that they feel genuinely comfortable whenever they visit our office. Our goal is to help your little one develop a positive relationship with dentistry that lasts the rest of their lives. To schedule your child\u2019s first appointment of the new year, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (678) 456-5572.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plenty of people make new year\u2019s resolutions to improve their own health, but as a parent, you\u2019re just as concerned about your child\u2019s well-being as your own, if not more so. 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