Maintaining proper oral health can take a bit of work, but every bit is necessary. It is suggested that everyone brush twice a day in addition to flossing and using a mouth rinse. Regular dental visits and dental cleanings are also important. All of these healthy habits help reduce the amount of plaque buildup on the tooth enamel and around the gumline. Plaque is what causes tooth decay, and some habits can help while others hinder this oral health and sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to do what they are told. No matter what your kids’ habits are, our
Baltimore pediatric dentist is here to help teach them the proper habits here at Quest Dental.
Children's Dental Care Baltimore
It can be difficult to communicate to kids just how important dental health is. Kids can be forgetful or simply reluctant to keep up with their hygiene which is normal for their age and temperament. Despite that, these lapses in healthy habits can cause children cavities and other oral health problems. But there is no need to worry since our
Baltimore pediatric dentist, Dr. Katherine Grant Collier, is here at Quest Dental to help. Kids are notorious for loving candy and other sugary sweet foods which can be bad for their dental health. Plaque builds up on the tooth enamel and along the gumline as food is eaten throughout the day. Accumulated plaque reacts with new foods that are eaten and creates an acidic reaction with carbohydrates, specifically sugars, in the foods that we eat. This acidic reaction is what often causes tooth decay and the formation of dental cavities. If your child has a hard time brushing, brushing properly, and/or has a habit of eating sugary foods, then a dental sealant may be an attractive option. A dental sealant is a temporary cover that protects the tooth enamel, preventing the accumulation of plaque and the formation of cavities. While it is important that kids learn healthy habits, a dental sealant can save you time and money by preventing such cavities.
Additionally, our
Baltimore pediatric dentist can provide fluoride rinses to help remineralize kids’ teeth. The tooth enamel loses and gains minerals depending on the foods we eat, but fluoride rinses aim to restore any loss of minerals that help strengthen the enamel, making it stronger against plaque and decay. Help improve your child’s dental habits by visiting us here at Quest Dental today.
Dental Sealants Baltimore
1000 East Eager Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410) 774-5377
By Quest Dental
July 25, 2014
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