Let the experienced dentist at Lloyd Family Dentistry inspect your child's teeth and make sure they are off to a good start with healthy dental practices. Get in touch with our locally and family-owned clinic to schedule an appointment today!
We Care About Your Child's Oral Healthcare
Protect your child's developing smile. Children should visit a dentist by age two. Good dental health begins with good habits at a very young age:
- Bottles at bedtime ONLY with water. Napping or sleeping with juice or milk can cause early childhood decay and tooth loss
- Early visits lead to a lifetime of good habits
- Drink from a cup after age one, then wean from the bottle between 12-14 months
- Thumb sucking after age two can create crowded, crooked teeth, or bite problems.
- No sugary substances on pacifiers
- Limit frequency of sugary snacks and juices
- Use the correct size toothbrush and only a pea-size amount of toothpaste for children
- Parental supervision — monitor brushing and flossing with kids up to about age 8, when their dexterity gets improves
- Be sure children are receiving the proper amount of fluoride
- Cavity-causing bacteria can be passed to children from adults — do not clean pacifiers or utensils with your own mouth and then give them to children