{"id":198,"date":"2019-05-08T14:30:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T14:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2019-06-24T17:21:09","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T17:21:09","slug":"avoid-cavities-with-great-childrens-dentistry-and-home-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/avoid-cavities-with-great-childrens-dentistry-and-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Cavities With Great Children\u2019s Dentistry and Home Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve probably known someone whose children have tooth\ndecay; after all, according to the CDC, it\u2019s the most common chronic disease among\nchildren ages 6 to 11. Some parents may think cavities in baby teeth are\nnothing to worry about. After all, the teeth will fall out anyway, right? But\ndon\u2019t make that mistake; a healthy mouth early in life is very important and\ncan save your little ones from a lot of pain later on. Children\u2019s\ndentistry<\/a> is very focused on cavity prevention, and you can do your part to\nhelp protect your child\u2019s smile at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Cavities Develop in Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you probably know, a major cause of tooth decay is\nplaque, a sticky layer of film filled with bacteria. Many of the foods your\nchildren eat (such as candy and fruit juice) contain sugars and other\ncarbohydrates; the bacteria feed on these bits of food and secrete acidic\nplaque, which eats away at the enamel of the teeth. This is how cavities are\nformed. A child\u2019s teeth are especially vulnerable to decay because the enamel\nin their baby teeth and first permanent teeth is softer and less developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Protecting My Child From Cavities Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cavity can be extremely painful and can lead to tooth loss\nif untreated; while baby teeth will eventually fall out and be replaced, they\ncan still have a negative influence on adult teeth. Advanced tooth decay will\nrequire treatment, and this may lead to a fear of dental visits later on. Furthermore,\npoor oral hygiene early in life tends to continue into adulthood, leading to\neven more problems; it\u2019s best that your child learns the importance of taking\ncare of their mouth sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Help My Child Avoid Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making brushing and flossing a daily routine early in life\nshould be one of your priorities as a parent. Here are some ways to encourage\nyour children to pick up the right habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n