{"id":5770,"date":"2022-05-27T11:08:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T15:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5770"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:02:27","slug":"4-ways-to-prevent-tooth-decay-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-prevent-tooth-decay-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you only want what\u2019s best for your little one. Whether you\u2019re a new mom navigating the waters of caring for your firstborn, or a seasoned pro ready to start your own family softball team (sorry neighbor kids, all positions are filled), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/teething-tooth-care\/Pages\/How-to-Prevent-Tooth-Decay-in-Your-Baby.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventing tooth decay in kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is never an easy feat.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because tiny hands and mouths don\u2019t yet have the knowledge or the dexterity to properly care for their teeth, tooth decay is a common occurrence, and it\u2019s largely up to you to help establish healthy habits and keep tooth decay at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn the four simplest ways to help prevent tooth decay so your kids can have a head start on a healthy, happy smile for life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Healthy Oral Hygiene Routine<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like, duh! (Do kids still say duh?) Anyway, obviously <a href=\"\/services\/family-dentistry\/#OralHygiene\">oral hygiene<\/a> is one of the most important ways to prevent tooth decay, but implementing it is easier said than done! The easiest way to establish a routine that will stick is to lead by example and start early. These early years are formative, and their brains are like sponges, absorbing everything around them and forming habits and attitudes they will carry with them for life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should wash your baby\u2019s gums after feeding with a warm washcloth, even before their teeth start to come in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once their first tooth emerges, you should begin brushing with a baby-sized toothbrush and water. Brush their teeth and gums gently in small circular motions, even where no teeth have emerged yet to stimulate blood blow and get them used to the feeling of brushing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin flossing as soon as two or more teeth start to touch. Curve the floss gently in a c-shape around the teeth and under the gums and use a new section of floss between each tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin using fluoridated toothpaste around age 2-3, when they are able to spit the paste out.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush for them until they are able to do so effectively themselves, which is typically around age 6 when they are able to tie their own shoes and head off to school. Continue supervising until you\u2019re confident in their big-kid brushing and flossing skills.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy hygiene routine includes brushing at least twice per day, before breakfast and before bed, and flossing once daily at either time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinsing with water after eating, before brushing, and periodically throughout the day is a great way to reduce plaque, acidity, and enamel damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited Sugar Intake<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, sugar is in just about everything we eat and drink, so it\u2019s more important than ever to pay attention to what you and your kids are consuming regularly. Not only do tooth-decay bugs feed on sugar, but other diseases (including cancers) thrive on it as well, so it\u2019s best to limit sugar as much as possible if your goal is healthy smiles and healthy bodies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only allow water in the baby bottle. Anything else including breast milk, formula, or juice is chock-full of sugar, and if they\u2019re sipping it from a bottle all day or night, they will almost certainly develop baby-bottle tooth decay.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make juice a \u201csometimes treat\u201d for special occasions or as a reward for good behavior. Juice, soda, sports drinks, or other sugary beverages should not be their primary form of hydration. Water should always come first and foremost.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose healthy, natural, unprocessed snacks like fruits, vegetables, berries, cheese, crackers, yogurt, and nuts or trail mix. Avoid sugary snacks and candy as much as possible, and save them for special occasions. The more sugar they have early-on the more they will become addicted to it and crave it on a regular basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride is one of our greatest weapons against childhood tooth decay, which is why most cities and towns in the US and Canada have fluoridated public water supplies. It\u2019s also why most mouth rinses and toothpaste contain fluoride, and most dentists provide fluoride treatments for kids. Fluoride is highly effective for preventing tooth decay in children because when teeth are growing, it combines with tooth enamel to form stronger, decay-resistant teeth that are better at fighting off sugar, plaque, and acid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Goose Creek\u2019s water supply fluoridated? You can find out by contacting your community\u2019s water provider.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start using fluoridated toothpaste for your kiddo around age 3.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019re still getting cavities, talk to Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams. We can provide regular fluoride treatments and recommend a fluoridated mouth rinse for an added boost.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Goose Creek\u2019s water is not fluoridated or it\u2019s simply not enough to keep the cavity bugs away, we can also recommend fluoride supplements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular Dental Visits at Carolina Complete Dental<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy diet, a solid oral hygiene routine, and plenty of fluoride are all great starts, but oral health is complex and you\u2019ll want a team of well-educated professionals in your corner. Everyone should see the dentist regularly\u2014twice every year or once every six months\u2014but especially kiddos! They are the most susceptible to tooth decay, so you should bring them in to see us often for regular exams and cleanings. Only we have the technology and the tools necessary to remove tartar buildup and detect disease and decay before it becomes serious.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay on schedule with your regular check-ups, cleanings, and exams. When the appointment is over, go ahead and schedule the next one.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams plenty of questions. \u201cWhy are they still getting cavities?\u201d \u201cWhat\u2019s that dark spot on the x-ray?\u201d \u201cWhat can we do better?\u201d The more educated you are about your child\u2019s oral health, the more equipped you will be to help keep tooth decay away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cavities in kids are very common and usually don\u2019t cause too many problems if they\u2019re filled promptly, untreated tooth decay can be a serious issue for a child\u2019s growth and development. Not only can cavities be very painful for kiddos, but they can also lead to poor performance in school, missed school days, and even behavioral and developmental issues. Not to mention, baby teeth set the stage for adult teeth to grow in properly, so it\u2019s important to keep baby teeth healthy and decay-free to set them up for oral health and confidence later in life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you follow our advice, you\u2019ll be on the right path to preventing tooth decay and promoting oral health for your child. If you have any further questions or would like to <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with your Goose Creek dentists, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams at Carolina Complete Dental, contact us today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you only want what\u2019s best for your little one. 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