{"id":97,"date":"2020-03-05T05:22:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T05:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2020-03-05T05:23:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T05:23:26","slug":"childrens-dentist-duncanville-national-childrens-dental-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/childrens-dentist-duncanville-national-childrens-dental-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Celebrate National Children\u2019s\u2019 Dental Health Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_93434512-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Young girl in pigtails smiling while brushing her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_93434512-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_93434512-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_93434512-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you buy flowers and chocolates for Valentine\u2019s Day, take\na moment to enjoy your little one\u2019s precious smile! February is National\nChildren\u2019s Dental Health Month, which makes it a great time to educate your son\nor daughter about oral health. Unfortunately, convincing them to take care of\ntheir smile on a daily basis can be challenging at times. If teaching your child\nabout oral hygiene feels about as fun as pulling teeth, try these 5 fun and\npractical suggestions from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/who-we-help.html#children\">children\u2019s\ndentist in Duncanville!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Make Toothbrushing Fun, Not a Chore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have trouble getting your child to brush their teeth\nfor two minutes twice a day, try making it more fun for them. Playing a catchy,\nupbeat song that they like for two minutes is a great way to keep them\nentertained as they brush, and it can help you keep an eye on how long they\nbrush as well. Or, read to them or allow them to read for two minutes if that\u2019s\nmore amusing for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Brush Up on Your Flossing Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us don\u2019t floss as often as we should. Thankfully, by\nestablishing this healthy habit early in your child\u2019s life, you can set them up\nfor years of better oral health. As an added bonus, you\u2019ll brush up on this important\ntechnique as you teach it to them. By taking the time to floss with your son or\ndaughter every day, you can set a good example for them while taking care of\nyour own oral health as well. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Choose Smile-Friendly Snacks Over Sugary Ones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to cut out all the sugary chips, cookies,\nsodas, and juices from your little one\u2019s diet. Instead, try substituting them\nwith more smile-friendly snacks. Cheese, broccoli, nuts, turkey, spinach, and\napples are all great choices that not only lower your child\u2019s risk of cavities,\nbut help keep their teeth and gums strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Encourage Them to Drink More Tap Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that more than half of American children are dehydrated?\nNot only will drinking more tap water keep their body\u2019s healthy, but it can\nhelp protect their smile too. Most tap water contains fluoride, which can make\nyour child\u2019s teeth even stronger and fortify them against tooth decay. Enticing\nthem to drink more can be as easy as using silly straws, ice cube molds, or\neven slices of fruit to make it more exciting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Show Them There\u2019s No Need to be Afraid of the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing your son or daughter to all the new sights and\nsounds of a dentist\u2019s office before they have a cavity or toothache can make a\nhuge difference in their life. Allowing their dentist to make a good first\nimpression with a simple dental checkup will help them feel more at-ease in the\nexamination chair. These good memories can help them tackle dental anxiety early\non and encourage them to continue getting regular dental health care as they\ngrow. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February is a great time to teach your child and remind yourself\nthat great oral hygiene can be fun! Teaching these important healthy habits to\nyour little one now will set them up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Donna Barefield and our team of friendly pediatric dentists at Barefild Pediatric Dentistry in Duncanville, TX can give your little one the extra time and special attention they need. Dr. Barefield has more than 30 years of experience keeping young smiles happy and healthy, so you can rest assured that your child\u2019s oral health is in good hands. For more advice on how to get your son or daughter excited about taking care of their smile, feel free to contact her via her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (972) 298-7560.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you buy flowers and chocolates for Valentine\u2019s Day, take a moment to enjoy your little one\u2019s precious smile! 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