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Kids' Healthy Mouths

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Day #29 We #love #pediatricdentistry Why choose Dr. Quinn at Pediatric Dentistry? She is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. she has the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood. Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth. Without proper dental care, children face possible oral decay and disease that can cause a lifetime of pain and complications. Today, early childhood dental caries—an infectious disease—is 5 times more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. What Types of Treatments Does Dr. Magdalena Quinn Provide? Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following: Infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child Preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking) Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics) Repair of tooth cavities or defects Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease Care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth) Have any questions? Give us a call today at 905-257-4377 and we'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have!

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Day #28 We #love our #dentalhygienist Your dental hygienist is an important part of your healthcare team. Dental hygienists focus on preventing and treating the oral diseases that threaten the health and appeal of your smile. Without the professional care your dental hygienists provides, you face greater risk for developing dental cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, and more.

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Day #27 We #love #gooddentalcheckups The Canadian Dental Association recommends the assessment of infants, by a pediatric dentist, within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or by 12 months of age. The goal is to have your child visit the dentist before there is a problem with his or her teeth. In most cases, a dental exam every six months will let your child's dentist catch small problems early.

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Day #26 We #love #water The best beverage choices include water (especially fluoridated water), milk, and unsweetened tea. Limit your consumption of sugar-containing drinks, including soft drinks, lemonade, and coffee or tea with added sugar. Also, avoid day-long sipping of sugar-containing drinks -- day-long sipping exposes your teeth to constant sugar and, in turn, constant decay-causing acids.

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Day #25 we #love the #toothfairy How many teeth does a tooth fairy collect on average per child? On average it's about 20 primary (baby) teeth. Your child should have all his/her primary teeth by the age of 2. Baby teeth- also known as primary teeth —loosen when an adult tooth moves up in the jaw, eventually causing the baby tooth to fall out. Your primary-tooth root acts like a guiding light for a permanent tooth to come in. The permanent tooth resorbs (or eats away) the root of the baby tooth. After the two bottom front teeth go, the two top front teeth (the central incisors) follow, then the next two on either side of the bottom jaw, and finally, the two on the top (the lateral incisors). It’s usually only these first eight teeth that fall out on average around six or seven. At the same time, the six-year molars will grow into the empty space at the back of the jaw, which may cause some minor irritation for your child. (Yup, teething all over again!) The rest of your child’s teeth, from the cuspids to those primary molars, don’t fall out until ages 10 to 12.

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Day #24 We #love #healthygums Gum disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque, an invisible sticky layer of germs that forms naturally on the teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria, which produce toxins that irritate and damage the gums. Hundreds of types of bacteria live in the mouth, so keeping plaque at bay is a constant battle. That's why brushing and flossing every day — and regular trips to the dentist — are so important!

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Day #23 We #love #pronamelforchildren Pronamel® For Children provides protection for children's teeth: 1. Helps reharden acid-softened tooth enamel, keeping children’s teeth strong and healthy 2. Its low abrasive formula helps protect children's teeth against Acid Wear 3. Contains fluoride to fight cavities 4. Provides plaque removal with brushing 5. Freshens breath

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Day #22 We #love #tonguecleaners While brushing and flossing remove bacteria from teeth and gums, as much as 50% of the bacteria in the mouth live on the surface of our tongue. And it’s these bacteria in particular that can be one cause of bad breath. The best and most effective way of neutralising bacteria that live on the tongue is to scrape them off. Your kids may think it sounds yucky but, when they’re enjoying the benefits of a clean tongue and lively tastebuds, they’ll soon realise it’s not so bad after all. There are a couple of ways your kids can get started with tongue cleaning so get them to give each a go and see which one they prefer.

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Day #21 We #love #electrictootbrushes Superior results at each brushing phase Sonicare For Kids is specifically designed to help kids build healthy brushing habits for life. With its kid-friendly features and clinically proven results, Sonicare For Kids helps parents teach their children to brush—supporting the transition from brushing together to independent brushing. Sonicare For Kids delivers superior results through every brushing phase.

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Day #20 We #love giving #tipsonthumbsucking Tips to Stop Thumb Sucking Praise your kids for not sucking their thumbs. Don’t scold them for sucking them. Children often suck their thumbs when they feel insecure or need comfort. Focus on why your child is anxious and comfort your child. For older kids, involve them in choosing how to stop. Your dentist can offer encouragement to your kids and explain what might happen to their teeth if they don’t stop sucking their thumbs. If these tips don’t work, remind your child of their habit by bandaging the thumb or putting a sock on the hand at night. Your dentist or doctor may prescribe a bitter medication to coat the thumb or suggest the use of a mouth appliance.