{"id":638,"date":"2020-01-05T21:31:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T15:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2020-02-05T21:32:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T15:32:01","slug":"protect-childs-smile-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/protect-childs-smile-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Protect Your Child&#8217;s Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"little girl with toothbrush\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\r\nAs a parent, your child\u2019s smile is the most important and precious thing in the world to you. You want to see your little one grin as much as possible. However, if you don\u2019t work with them to <a href=\"\">take care of their teeth<\/a>, it could compromise their smile. A dentist is here with three tips to help keep your child\u2019s pearly whites out of harm\u2019s way.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>1. Regular Dental Exams<\/h2>\r\nYour son or daughter might not like visiting their dentist, but doing so could save their smile. Keeping up with these appointments every six months can allow your child\u2019s dentist to detect problems in their teeth, like cavities or gingivitis. It\u2019s estimated that one in five children have untreated tooth decay. It\u2019s crucial that you get cavities taken care of as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the tooth.\r\n\r\nYou might be wondering whether it\u2019s worth it to treat cavities in baby teeth, since they\u2019re just going to fall out anyway. However, decay to primary teeth can actually damage the underlying permanent teeth. They may come in discolored or decayed, which requires more extensive treatment.\r\n<h2>2. Education<\/h2>\r\nBiannual dental checkups are only half the battle. You also have to educate your child on how to take care of their teeth between appointments. Since young children love imitating Mommy and Daddy, let them watch you as you brush and floss. This should inspire them to take up the habit as well.\r\n\r\nA good idea to help them keep up with cleaning their teeth is to track their progress. Put a sticker on a calendar or chart for every day they remember to brush and floss. For every week or month that is completely filled with stickers, let your child choose a mouth-healthy treat, like a family trip to the park or the movies. This way your little one will associate dental care with family fun time.\r\n<h2>3. Wearing Mouthguards<\/h2>\r\nIf your son or daughter is a young athlete, it\u2019s important that they wear not just a helmet, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/nightguards.html\">mouthguard<\/a> as well to protect their pearly whites. This durable plastic tray fits snugly over the teeth to protect them from injury due to impact. You can find mouthguards at just about any sporting goods store, but your child is much better off if you invest in a professionally made tray from your dentist. Not only are these mouthguards more comfortable, but they\u2019re custom-made to fit your child\u2019s teeth, providing more protection.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s nothing more precious than seeing your child smile. Follow these tips to keep your little one\u2019s pearly whites in good condition for years to come.\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dr-cheng.html\">Dr. Johnny Cheng<\/a> is a proponent of continuing education who has taken more than 500 hours of postgraduate education throughout his career. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and more. He gladly treats patients of all ages and offers mouthguards to protect young smiles. If you\u2019re interested, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his Fort Worth practice, Fort Dental, at (817) 292-5957.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a parent, your child\u2019s smile is the most important and precious thing in the world to you. You want to see your little one grin as much as possible. However, if you don\u2019t work with them to take care of their teeth, it could compromise their smile. A dentist is here with three tips to help keep your child\u2019s pearly whites out of harm\u2019s way. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/protect-childs-smile-dentist\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentist | Mouthguards for Children | Fort Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your child&#039;s smile is the most precious thing in the world to you. 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