End of summer fun and early fall may involve time at the pool, camping trips, and relaxing from your daily routines. These times can be difficult for dental hygiene. Summer diets include sugary treats like s’mores and cotton candy.
Tooth decay and cavities can be caused by the sugar and acid in these treats. Your child cannot remove all cavity-causing bacteria on their teeth and gums. Regular professional cleanings are essential to maintaining good oral health.
Schedule your child’s Back to School dental appointment with Rancho Cucamonga Dentist when it is time for sports clearances and check-ups.
Scheduling regular dental visits can help your child avoid the discomfort and distraction that cavities and other forms of dental disease may cause.
It is important to keep an eye on your child’s oral health between scheduled appointments. You should inform your Rancho Cucamonga Dentist if you notice any of these signs.
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- If someone is uncomfortable with hot or cold food or drinks, they might winch or make a facial expression.
- Sugary foods should be avoided
- Concentrate your chewing on one side only
- Avoid flossing and brushing. If your child suddenly stops brushing or flossing, ask them if they feel any pain and then have them point out where the pain is.
- Rubbing or touching your face – A cavity can cause irritation of nerves, which may trigger pain signals not only around the tooth but also in the jaw, cheek and sinus.
- Visible Holes In Teeth – Take a look inside your child’s teeth to see the chewing surfaces, front and back of all their teeth. Use a flashlight and a dental mirror from the store to examine each other’s mouths. This can be a fun or educational game. Your Rancho Cucamonga Dentist will evaluate your student if you notice any unusual features such as white spots, brown spots, holes, redness, inflammation, or anything else.
While it is better to prevent cavities, sometimes they are just inevitable. Make sure your child brushes and flosses regularly. Most children need some parental supervision or help with their oral hygiene up to the age of nine.
Pre-teens, even after they have reached the age of hygiene independence may still need encouragement to brush their teeth, floss and use an oral rinse to prevent cavities.
Rancho Cucamonga Dentists are licensed dentists and will examine your teeth for signs of decay using magnification, x-rays as necessary.