Oral Hygiene Education For Kids - By Kakar Dental GroupTysons Corner

Oral Hygiene Education in Tysons Corner

Oral Hygiene Education by Kakar Dental Group in Tysons Corner and Falls Church, our team of highly trained and experienced staff will work closely with you and your family to have the very best dental health possible. This includes having conversations about you or your childs daily dental cleaning routines, current diet, and other preventative measures that you can take for good oral health. By giving you Oral Hygiene Education, Our goal is always to prevent as many potential dental problems as possible. With the proper at home routines, your family can enjoy better dental and overall health.

Below are some of our recommendations to promote good oral hygiene for the entire family.

Infant to 6 Years Old

Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth by wiping the gums with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth. As soon as teeth appear, decay can occur. A baby’s front four teeth usually push through the gums at about 6 months of age, although some children don’t have their first tooth until 12 to 14 months.
Make an appointment for your “”childs first dental visit”” when your child gets their first tooth or before their first birthday (whichever comes first)
For children younger than 3 years of age, caregivers should begin brushing kids teeth as soon as they begin to come into the mouth by using toothpaste in an amount no more than the size of a grain of rice. Brush teeth thoroughly in the morning and before bedtime.

For children 3 to 6 years of age, increase to a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Always supervise children’s brushing and remind them not to swallow the toothpaste.
When your child has two teeth that touch, you should begin flossing between their teeth daily.
Limiting sugary drinks and snacks will also go a long way in preventing cavities. This is especially important for children who are still drinking from bottles. For example, when young children fall asleep with a bottle of juice in their mouth, that sugar and coloring can stain and cause decay. This can lead to discolored teeth and cavities even before the age of 2 or 3.

Age 7 to Adulthood

Brush thoroughly in the morning and again before bedtime for at least two minutes. Be sure to brush all surfaces of the teeth, gums and tongue. Use a timer or clock to ensure you or your child is brushing for at least two solid minutes.
Floss between teeth at least once per day (ideally in the evening).

Limit sugary drinks and snacks to help prevent cavities.
Always use a custom athletic mouth guard to protect teeth during any sport or activity that the face or head may sustain impact. This includes sports such as football, baseball, lacrosse, skateboarding etc.
“”Schedule an appointment”” to visit us every 6 months for check-ups and preventative maintenance.

We are always here to answer any questions that you may have regarding your family’s oral hygiene. By following the tips above for good at home dental care and visiting us every 6 months for check-ups, your family can stay on the road to happy, healthy teeth and gums! Click on below button to make an appointment for Oral Hygiene Education
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