cavity

Parents really want to make sure that their children don't get cavities, but how do they help prevent the cavities?

1. Have your child's first dental visit before the age of 1. This allows your child to have an established dental home to ensure they have the proper care.
2. Take your child to the dentist regularly! We recommend taking your child to the dentist at least twice a year.
3. Help your child brush 2x/day, 2 minutes each time.
4. Give your child a balanced diet full of low-sugary foods.

We always want to do everything we can to prevent cavities and keep your child's smiles bright!

A lot of parents often wonder how cavities start? A lot of factors can go into why a child may get cavities, but here's a simple overview of how a cavity is formed.

1. All of the foods and beverages we eat and drink contain sugar. This sugar sticks to our teeth until we brush them.
2. We all have bacteria living in our mouths that love sugar. The sugar becomes a food source for the bacteria that allows them to make acid. This acid causes our teeth to break down!
3. Over time, the breakdown of the tooth continues and a hole forms. This is a cavity!

So how do we prevent cavities?

1. Brushing at least 2x/day for a minimum of 2 minutes each time. Also don't forget to floss!
2. Limiting the amount of sugary foods and beverages that we eat and drink.
3. Visiting the dentist at least 2x/year for regular check ups!

Let's all work together to help our teeth by cavity-free!