Regular visits with their dentist to check for cavities in the primary teeth and for possible developmental problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEncouraging your child to discuss any fears they may have about oral health visits, but not mentioning words like “pain” or “hurt,” since this may instill the possibility of pain in the child’s thought process.
\nDetermining if the water supply that serves your home is fluoridated; if not, discussing supplement options with your dentist or hygienist.<\/p>\n
Asking your hygienist or dentist about sealant applications to protect your child’s teeth-chewing surfaces and about bottle tooth decay, which occurs when teeth are frequently exposed to sugared liquids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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