A Healthy Dental Learning Experience For Your Child

If you are the parent of a little one, you should not hesitate to bring your child to a dentist for kids.  There is a substantial difference between a dentist for kids and a traditional dentist who primarily treats adults.  Though any dentist can apply dental treatments to your child's teeth and gums, a dentist for kids will go out of his or her way to teach your youngster the nuances of oral health care.

Bringing Your Child to the Dentist Involves More Than Treatments

A dentist's treatments will certainly enhance your child's oral health.  However, a visit to the dentist can also prove to be educational if you select the right oral health professional.  Opt for a dentist for kids and your child will have the opportunity to learn the nuances of oral health care from a trusted source.  The best part is a dentist for kids knows exactly how to communicate with children in a manner that leaves a lasting impression.  This professional will not shout, curse or make your child uncomfortable in any way.  Rather, he or she will explain the importance of regular teeth cleanings in simple terms.  The dentist will speak in a friendly tone and smile while providing this important information.  This is the gentle approach your youngster needs to learn about the true importance of brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist at least once every six months.

The Dentist Will Explain how to Floss in the Proper Manner

Most kids rush through flossing as they do not like how it feels in their mouth.  Some kids can't stand still for the time it takes to floss all of their teeth. Bring your child to the dentist and he or she will learn how to floss the right way. The dentist will explain that a distinct portion of the floss should be used for each tooth. This portion should move between the tooth and gum for a thorough clean. The dentist will also break down the benefits of flossing with language your child can understand.  

A Dentist for Kids Will Explain the Importance of a Comprehensive Brushing

Ask any dentist about the common brushing mistakes our little ones make and you will find some common threads. Kids tend to clean the front portions of the teeth in the front of the mouth and rush through the rest. Some children skip over the molars in the back as they are hard to reach. Your child's dentist will explain why cleaning these molar teeth is essential to maintaining a clean and healthy mouth. The molar teeth have especially deep grooves that allow food, bacteria and other unsavory particles to accumulate and cause gradual damage.  

The Dentist Will Put an End to Your Child's Bad Oral Health Habits

If your child chews on pens, fingernails, ice or other hard items, the dentist will likely be able to tell when performing a thorough oral health analysis. Furthermore, if your child is not wiggling a fresh portion of floss between each of his or her teeth and the gum line below, the dentist will also pick up on this mistake. These are the subtleties parents can't identify on their own. If your child listens closely and adheres to the dentist's advice there will be less of a chance for tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems to develop in the months and years ahead.

Call (770) 239-2722 to schedule an appointment with Ping Hai DDS in our Marietta kid's dental office.