{"id":379,"date":"2020-02-07T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=379"},"modified":"2020-02-25T16:04:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T21:04:03","slug":"tips-for-getting-your-child-excited-about-their-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/tips-for-getting-your-child-excited-about-their-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Getting Your Child Excited About Their Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_125813337__1581969044_95093-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling little boy excited to see his family dentist in Norwood\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_125813337__1581969044_95093-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_125813337__1581969044_95093-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_125813337__1581969044_95093.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that February is National Children\u2019s Dental\nHealth Month? Every February since 1941, dental experts and healthcare\nprofessionals have used this time of year to promote the importance of great oral\nhealth in children. It\u2019s the perfect time to take a moment to enjoy your little\none\u2019s precious smile and teach them how to take care of it. Find out from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/family-dentistry.html\">family\ndentist in Norwood<\/a> what you can teach your son or daughter this month that\ntheir smile will benefit from for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Healthcare Can Be Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child won\u2019t be enthusiastic about taking care of their\noral health if their dentalcare routine feels like a chore. Try making it a fun\nactivity by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Playing a catchy song they like or encouraging\nthem to read a book they\u2019re interested in for two minutes as they brush their\nteeth.<\/li><li>Allowing them to pick out a toothbrush with their\nfavorite character on it or a fun-flavored toothpaste, with your approval.<\/li><li>Using a goal tracker or smartphone app to keep\nyour child engaged in their new healthy habit. <\/li><li>Setting a great example and being a good role\nmodel by brushing your teeth with them! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s No Need to Be Afraid of the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting to take your child to the dentist until something is\nwrong can give them a bad impression of oral healthcare and make them anxious\nabout dental visits. An early introduction to the new sights, sounds, and\nfriendly faces they\u2019ll find in their Norwood dentist\u2019s office will help them feel\nmore at ease and comfortable when sitting in the examination chair later. These\ngood memories will encourage them to continue getting their dental checkups as\nthey grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Important to Eat Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common\nchronic childhood illness? A key part of teaching your son or daughter how to\nprotect their smile is to teach them the importance of limiting sugar intake\nand eating healthy. Some healthy habits to help your child prevent tooth decay\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reducing the amount of snacking or sipping throughout\nthe day, especially on soda, juice, chips, and junk food.<\/li><li>Offering smile-friendly snacks like carrots,\ncheese, yogurt, nuts, and other foods that strengthen enamel.<\/li><li>Encouraging them to drink more tap water, which\nwill keep them hydrated, help prevent cavities, and fortify their teeth with fluoride.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With these easy tips, you can help get your son or daughter\nexcited about great oral hygiene routines. The habits that you teach them now\nwill set them up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Central Dental Associates in Norwood, MA is proud to provide\nexcellent, comfortable, and efficient oral healthcare for the whole family. Our\nskilled team of experienced dentists brings together a wide range of knowledge,\ntraining, and specialties to help you and your family feel confident and comfortable\nduring every procedure. They would be happy to help teach your son or daughter\nabout the importance of great oral hygiene, so feel free to contact them at\ntheir <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(781) 769-3566. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month? Every February since 1941, dental experts and healthcare professionals have used this time of year to promote the importance of great oral health in children. 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