Kid-Friendly Dentist Says: “Great Oral Hygiene for Children Begins When You Take Your Baby Home from the Hospital”
Announcement posted by 1300 Great Smile 08 Apr 2016
Dentist in Joondalup reveals why it is so important to start brushing a child’s teeth as early as possible for a lifetime of good dental health.
Perth, WA, 08 April 2016 - According to Dr Roy Sarmidi, who is a dentist for 1300 Great Smile in Joondalup, it is crucial to begin a program of great oral hygiene as soon as possible for a baby. Dr Sarmidi advocates cleaning a baby’s mouth with a soft, moist cloth before bedtime from the moment the child is brought home from the hospital.
Toddlers and babies are as easily compromised by tooth decay as older children are. Even though “baby teeth” will eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth, it is important to keep them maintained as well as possible to avoid complications when the adult teeth come out.
Dr Sarmidi advocates teaching toddlers how to brush their teeth as soon as possible to help establish good oral hygiene habits that can last a lifetime. One of the best strategies for helping toddlers grow into a habit of good oral hygiene is for the parent to make toothbrushing time fun. This can be done by reading nursery rhymes or by singing one of the child’s favourite songs while brushing their teeth.
When the child is old enough to hold his or her own brush, Dr Sarmidi recommends giving the child a brush to practise with and letting the child take turns with the parent. That allows the parent to brush the teeth correctly while the toddler gets practice for the motor skills and the instillation of brushing as a habit.
Parents should also remember that babies and toddlers will emulate their parents because their parents are the intermediaries through which children perceive the world around them. If a parent demonstrates to the child that taking care of their teeth is important, it instills the same belief in the child. The best way to do this is to make sure the child sees the parents brushing their teeth and by telling the child that it is important.
While this step can be difficult, children whose parents can teach them that their teeth have to be taken care of so they will last the rest of their lives tend to keep up on oral hygiene better than those who don’t understand this fact.
A Dentist Speaks
Dr Sarmidi has provided dental services for numerous children and has seen how their teeth tend to evolve as they grow into adulthood. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“It is important to make sure kids understand as soon as possible that it is important to take care of their teeth. Some parents still think that it’s OK to neglect baby teeth because they are going to fall out anyway. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded: “It is important to start great oral hygiene as soon as your child is home from the hospital. Baby teeth need to be taken care of so there are no complications when the adult teeth grow in. Besides, it’s a lot easier to teach great habits to someone from birth than it is to transition them from neglecting their teeth as children to taking care of them later.”
1300 Great Smile offers a full, comprehensive range of dental services. Besides offering the kid-friendly services, they also offer emergency dental care, an orthodontist, Invisalign invisible braces and many other procedures. They have two convenient Perth area locations in Joondalup. To learn more or to set up an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.
Toddlers and babies are as easily compromised by tooth decay as older children are. Even though “baby teeth” will eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth, it is important to keep them maintained as well as possible to avoid complications when the adult teeth come out.
Dr Sarmidi advocates teaching toddlers how to brush their teeth as soon as possible to help establish good oral hygiene habits that can last a lifetime. One of the best strategies for helping toddlers grow into a habit of good oral hygiene is for the parent to make toothbrushing time fun. This can be done by reading nursery rhymes or by singing one of the child’s favourite songs while brushing their teeth.
When the child is old enough to hold his or her own brush, Dr Sarmidi recommends giving the child a brush to practise with and letting the child take turns with the parent. That allows the parent to brush the teeth correctly while the toddler gets practice for the motor skills and the instillation of brushing as a habit.
Parents should also remember that babies and toddlers will emulate their parents because their parents are the intermediaries through which children perceive the world around them. If a parent demonstrates to the child that taking care of their teeth is important, it instills the same belief in the child. The best way to do this is to make sure the child sees the parents brushing their teeth and by telling the child that it is important.
While this step can be difficult, children whose parents can teach them that their teeth have to be taken care of so they will last the rest of their lives tend to keep up on oral hygiene better than those who don’t understand this fact.
A Dentist Speaks
Dr Sarmidi has provided dental services for numerous children and has seen how their teeth tend to evolve as they grow into adulthood. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“It is important to make sure kids understand as soon as possible that it is important to take care of their teeth. Some parents still think that it’s OK to neglect baby teeth because they are going to fall out anyway. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded: “It is important to start great oral hygiene as soon as your child is home from the hospital. Baby teeth need to be taken care of so there are no complications when the adult teeth grow in. Besides, it’s a lot easier to teach great habits to someone from birth than it is to transition them from neglecting their teeth as children to taking care of them later.”
1300 Great Smile offers a full, comprehensive range of dental services. Besides offering the kid-friendly services, they also offer emergency dental care, an orthodontist, Invisalign invisible braces and many other procedures. They have two convenient Perth area locations in Joondalup. To learn more or to set up an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.