{"id":2598,"date":"2017-12-01T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvfdental.com\/?p=2598"},"modified":"2019-06-26T15:02:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T15:02:32","slug":"gift-good-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/01\/gift-good-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gift of Good Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"Your kids may already have their holiday gift list ready to go. But this season, try thinking beyond the Legos, Xboxes, and American Girl dolls. There is a gift you can give your children that will save them hours of pain and discomfort, potentially thousands of dollars, and that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. <\/span>\n\nWe are talking about the gift of good dental health. Of course, this isn\u2019t something you can wrap, put under the tree, and forget about. Teaching your kids the essentials of preventive dental care is a process that you should start young and continue to reinforce throughout their childhood. This creates a sturdy foundation and instills the habits they need to keep their teeth healthy in adulthood. <\/span>\n\nAt Creekview Family Dentistry, we are happy to help you teach your children the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums. Book appointments for everyone in the family by calling our Lewisville, TX office at <\/span>972-505-3423<\/a>.<\/span>\n

Start Dental Visits Early<\/span><\/h2>\nThe American Dental Association recommends that babies see the dentist for their initial visit when their first tooth comes in \u2014 or by their first birthday. The younger the child is when we see him or her, the better able we are to create a reliable record of his or her development. It\u2019s also about getting your child accustomed to the dental experience. <\/span>\n\nAt Creekview Family Dentistry, we are able to offer help for issues you may be experiencing with your baby or toddler, like thumb sucking and teething pain. <\/span>\n\nEven before that first tooth comes in, you can start the process of acclimating your child to an oral hygiene routine. Use a clean, damp washcloth to wipe your baby\u2019s gums of bacteria. When the first tooth emerges, you can switch to a soft baby toothbrush. <\/span>\n

See Us Every Six Months<\/span><\/h2>\nEven if you practice good oral hygiene at home, twice-yearly <\/span>dental visits<\/span><\/a> are important for a number of reasons. <\/span>\n