Children’s Dental Health Month 2021

Children’s Dental Health Month - Colorado Springs Dentist

Children’s Dental Health Month 2021

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and at Kissing Camels Family Dentistry we’ll be celebrating all month long! Whether you’re in Garden of the Gods, West Colorado Springs, Centennial, or Fillmore, we invite you to celebrate with our children’s dentist Colorado Springs and schedule an appointment for your little one today.

Between pediatric appointments, it’s important to keep up with your child’s oral hygiene to ensure that their mouth stays healthy and strong.  Here are a few of our best oral hygiene tips for kids to help your family avoid cavities, gum disease, and other oral health conditions:

1. Make Sure They’re Brushing Properly

Proper brushing is critical for your child’s oral health. Children typically have enough dexterity to brush their own teeth around age six. However, you should still supervise to make sure they’re brushing properly. Keep an eye out to make sure they are:

  • Holding the brush at a 45-degree angle to the tooth
  • Brushing in short, tooth-wide strokes
  • Starting with the outside of the teeth, then the inside of the teeth, and finish with the chewing surfaces
  • Brushing for at least two minutes, twice per day. The morning and evening are best.
  • Flossing once per day. You’ll have to floss for your child until they’re about 10, or are coordinated enough to do it yourself.

2. Lead By Example

The best way to get your kids to follow your oral hygiene tips is to lead by example! Make sure that you brush properly and floss once per day. When your kids see you taking care of your teeth, they’ll be more likely to do the same. And, as a bonus, if you make brushing a family activity, it will be easier to keep an eye on your kids to make sure they’re brushing the way they’re supposed to.

3. Drink More Water (And Avoid Soda And Juice)

Drinking more water will help your kids maintain a healthy mouth, particularly if it’s tap water or bottled water that includes fluoride. Water helps rinse away food debris and bacteria, and it also helps maintain a proper pH balance in the mouth says Georgetown KY dentist, Dr. Kristina Neda. Steer clear of excessive soda and juice consumption. Too much sugar and acid are one of the main reasons that children are more prone to cavities.

4. Consider Dental Sealants Or Fluoride Treatments

If your child is cavity-prone, fluoride treatments or dental sealants can help protect their smile. Fluoride treatments use a high concentration of fluoride, which Dr. Boals “paints” onto your child’s teeth. The fluoride helps remineralize and strengthen tooth enamel that has been softened due to decay.

Dental sealants can also help prevent cavities. Dr. Boals will coat your child’s rear molars with a special resin that will harden into a barrier and prevent bacteria from forming on your child’s teeth.

5. Don’t Forget About Six-Month Oral Exams And Teeth Cleanings

Come into Kissing Camels Family Dentistry every six months for an oral exam and teeth cleaning. This advice applies to parents, too! A regular oral exam and teeth cleaning is the best way to prevent cavities, periodontal disease, and other complications for patients of all ages.

Schedule Your Appointment Today – Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month!

There’s no better time to schedule a preventive dentistry appointment at Kissing Camels Family Dentistry. Whether you need a pediatric appointment for your child or you’re overdue for an exam, get in touch right away! You can reach us at (719) 301-6604 for an appointment, or come by our office near Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, and Mountain Shadows at 3470 Centennial Blvd, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, Co 80907.

Choosing a Family Dentist

Choosing a Family Dentist - Dr. Boals

Choosing a Family Dentist

Choosing a family dentist is a lot more demanding than selecting one for your own dental care needs. You have to weigh out the pros and cons and give careful consideration of not only the skills of the dentist but the environment of the office. Dr. Boals recommends using the following tips when choosing a family dentist in Colorado Springs.

Talk to People in Your Social Circles

Research indicates that 84% of all people rely on the recommendations made by friends, family members, workmates, etc., before buying a product or service.

You, therefore, will not go wrong if you reach out to the people you know for pointers as to who is the best family dentist in Colorado Springs. As you listen to their suggestions, ask about first impressions, favorite qualities, dislikes, and concerns.

How Do They Handle Emergency Situations?

When you have your list of the best dentists in Colorado Springs, look into their dental emergency services.

As you may know, dental emergencies can occur at any time, and on any day of the week, so you want to have a family dentist who has measures in place to address these emergencies.

The best family dentist will respond and handle dental emergencies without batting an eye. Other not-so-great dentists may tell you to schedule an appointment during open hours.

At Kissing Camels Family Dentistry, we are available to handle any emergencies that occur, whether on weekends or in the dead of night. If you have questions about our dental emergency services, give us a call!

Is the Location Convenient?

The location of the family dentist you are considering to choose is also important because you don’t want to drive all the way across town each time you have an appointment or a dental emergency occurs.

If you can, choose a dentist who has an office within your neighborhood or is close to the schools your kids attend. It’ll be much easier for you to drop by the dental office after work or when you have picked your kids from school.

How Do They Handle Kids?

Don’t overlook the importance of assessing how the different family dentists you are considering get on with kids. As you may be aware, kids often have fears about undergoing dental procedures or being around strangers, so finding a dentist in Colorado Springs who adores kids will take a big weight off your chest.

Dr. Beth Herko, a dentist in New Providence, recommends that you visit each dental office to see how they are with children. Observe how the dental office is set up, carefully watch how the staff at the office interact with the kids. Note that you shouldn’t schedule any dental procedure for you or your kids during this first visit.

If you are satisfied that the Colorado Springs family dentist quickly forms a cordial bond with kids, then you can select that professional to provide family dentistry services to your household.

It may seem like a lot of work going through all the above in order to choose a family dentist, but it is worth it. Visit at Kissing Camels Family Dentistry so you can see why so many families refer to Dr. Boals as the best dentist in Colorado Springs, CO.