During your child's time at our office, our team works hard to improve their oral health. It is essential, however, that you help your child to take care of their smile at home through consistent oral hygiene. Good dental hygiene includes a number of daily habits and practices that help to keep your smile healthy and bright. Our pediatric dentist recommends that you help your child follow these basic steps to help keep their smile in optimal health:

• Brush your teeth after each meal or at least twice a day. We encourage you to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a toothpaste that includes fluoride.
• Floss at least once every day. The most important time to floss is just before you go to sleep at night.
• Eat a balanced diet. Limiting your child's intake of very sugary and acidic foods can help to prevent tooth decay.
• Maintain your child's regular visits to the pediatric dentist every six months. During these visits, we will provide a professional teeth cleaning and a thorough dental exam to make certain we provide any needed preventive or restorative treatments.

When your child visits our pediatric dentist and team, we will review their dental hygiene habits with you and offer needed information on any additional steps you can take to further help your child improve their oral health. To learn more about dental hygiene and to schedule your child's next appointment at our office, we welcome you to call or visit us today.