DENTAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN STITTSVILLE, ONTARIO
Your child’s oral hygiene begins by building good habits at home. Based in Stittsville, Ontario, Deschênes-Poitras Red Barn Dental is here to help you teach your children proper and sustainable dental habits.
ORAL HYGIENE TIPS FOR INFANTS
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Make sure to clean your child’s gums with a water-soaked cloth after each feeding.
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Fill your baby’s sippy cup at naptime or bedtime with only water.
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Be on the lookout for lines, spots, or changes in colour on your child's teeth.
ORAL HYGIENE TIPS FOR CHILDREN
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Teach your child proper brushing techniques using a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste.
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As soon as the baby molars have finished erupting, start flossing your child’s teeth with a floss pick.
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Schedule regular checkups with your child’s dentist every 6 months.
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Check with the dentist to see if your child needs fluoride supplements or sealant application to protect their teeth.
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Be on the lookout for habits that can affect your child’s dental health, including thumb sucking and pencil biting.
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Limit the amount of carbonated or sweetened drinks in your child’s diet.
ORTHODONTICS FOR KIDS
We recommend taking your child for a first orthodontic screening by the age of 8. This will allow us to fix potential issues before they become more serious. This early stage of orthodontics, known as the interception phase, is crucial to prevent crowding, tooth extraction, face symmetry issues, and bite problems, thus giving the adult teeth room to grow properly.
