Throughout our lives, preventive dental care is essential, especially at a young age. It’s therefore important for our children to have regular dental checkups, and practice good oral hygiene to maintain plaque and cavity-free teeth, for many years to come.

Here are some tips for good oral health:

• Make sure your child gently brushes his teeth, and the top surface of his tongue at least twice a day with a good toothbrush (i.e., with soft bristles, and ADA seal approval). In case of doubt, ask an advice from your Upper East Side pediatric dentist.

• Opt for the use of fluoride toothpaste for your child’s teeth to help in the remineralization of teeth, and prevention of dental caries.

• Make sure your child floss, and mouthwash at least once a day. This is because, decay-causing bacteria can linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. Therefore, floss and mouthwash will then help remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line, while keeping the mouth fresh.

• Make sure your child avoids sugary treats, and has a balanced diet, with the help of nutritious foods such as raw vegetables, plain yogurt, fruits for healthy teeth.

• Always remember to schedule regular dental checkups, every six months for a professional teeth cleaning. This is done in pediatric dentistry of New York, which offers painless treatments for your kiddos.

• Ask your pediatric dental specialist about dental sealants, a protective plastic coat, used to prevent decay on the chewing surfaces of molars.

• Does your child play sport? If yes, make sure to ask your pediatric dental specialist about mouth guards, designed to protect teeth from injuries during sport. This can be found in any of our two locations.