When should my child first see a dentist? “First visit by first birthday” sums it up. Your child should visit a dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between six and twelve months of age. An early examination at AuraSmile Dental and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future.
Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!
Contrary to popular belief, cavities are not caused solely by eating too many sugary foods and not brushing enough. Many people who have a high-carbohydrate diet never get cavities, while others who do not consume many sugary foods continue to get cavities year after year. Cavities are caused by multiple factors in the mouth including diet, dental hygiene habits, and the most important, the type and concentration of bacteria found in the mouth.
Excessive amounts of specific cavity-causing bacteria can result in tooth decay even if a patient has good dental hygiene and a low-sugar diet. And this issue is more important now than ever because people are investing in keeping their teeth healthy like never before. We are finding that while new cavities in teeth are on the decline in America, there is an alarming increase in the amount of tooth decay forming underneath old dental fillings and crowns. This type of decay is usually painless, and it gradually infects the nerve of the tooth over time, increasing the need for a future root canal. Preventing tooth decay from eroding the integrity of dental work is absolutely essential to protecting the health of teeth long term.
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
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