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We are here today to talk about the importance of establishing a positive relationship between your child and their dentist at an early age. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the recommended age that a child should first see a dentist is before their first birthday. We like to recommend that our patients bring their children to the dentist when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday\u2014whichever comes first. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to our patients and want them to feel as comfortable as possible, no matter how young they are. We are also dedicated to educating our patients on some of the most important topics related to the field of dentistry. One way that we continually educate our patients is with our\u00a0blog<\/a>. Today, we are going to answer some frequently asked questions about children\u2019s oral health and also provide some tips on supporting your child during their dental appointments. We hope that you find this blog entry useful and informative. If you still have unanswered questions, however, please feel free to contact us at any time electronically or call (904)285-7711.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important to brush a child\u2019s teeth twice per day. Before your child gets his or her first tooth, make sure you wipe their gums off twice per day with a soft infant toothbrush or a wet washcloth. When your child is between the ages of 3-6, it is important to brush for them using only a small amount (smear or size of grain of rice) of toothpaste. Your child\u2019s teeth should be brushed for 2 minutes twice per day. A fun way to assure that your child is brushing for the entire two minutes is by playing their favorite song or having them hum their favorite song while they are brushing.<\/span><\/p>\n You should begin brushing your child\u2019s teeth once the teeth start to touch each other or the contacts between them close. You should floss between each contact and instruct your child in the proper way to do this. It may also be helpful for your child to watch you flossing your own teeth. Children are not effective at flossing on their own until they are 8-10 years old. There are some techniques that may make flossing easier for your child. You can buy flossing sticks that are single-use, disposable sticks with large handles that are easier for children to manipulate. You may also tie the floss around your child\u2019s fingers to that they can handle it more easily.<\/span>How Do I Teach My Children About Brushing Their Teeth?<\/span><\/h2>\n
When Should I Begin Flossing My Child\u2019s Teeth?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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