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The causes of dental decay and cavities for children are not much different than they are in adults, but the importance of prevention may be even greater for a child. This is because of the transition from primary (baby) teeth to that of permanent (adult) teeth. It is vital that the primary teeth fall out on the proper schedule, the way that they are intended to. And tooth decay can lead to extracting one or more teeth ahead of that schedule, thereby causing problems with alignment and possibly not allowing the needed space for the permanent teeth to erupt. Our 77479 pediatric dentist will work with you to keep dental decay under control for your child.

Plaque, and its hardened form, tartar, are the major culprits in childhood dental decay and the formation of cavities. Plaque feeds on sugar, and that’s why it’s vital that you limit your child’s consumption of sugar. Brushing after meals is also essential, as is flossing daily. In addition, a visit every six months to our 77479 pediatric dentist for a full examination and a teeth cleaning will prevent the worst results that can come from plaque. It is a cleaning that eradicates all of the plaque and tartar that remain in your child’s mouth, giving her or him a fresh start on optimal dental hygiene.

Our 77479 pediatric dentist understands that children can be fearful of visiting a dental office, but we have put a great deal of effort into making our office environment pleasant, friendly, and nonthreatening, so that your child will feel right at home here. Besides, a teeth cleaning doesn’t hurt. Filing a cavity, however, might, and that’s another good reason to make sure that you schedule a twice-yearly checkup and cleaning at our office.

Another excellent tool in the prevention of cavities is fluoride, found commonly in many toothpastes and dental rinses. It can be used on a proactive basis to shield your child’s teeth from dental decay. Fluoride treatments done by our 77479 pediatric dentist are an extra level of protection that can make all the difference in keeping his or her teeth strong and healthy.

77479 Pediatric Dentist
4907 Sandhill Drive, Suite E
Sugarland, TX 77479
(713) 955-2100

Your child’s dental health is just as important as yours, and in some ways is more complex to address. For one thing, he or she has two sets of teeth to deal with: the primary, or baby, teeth; and the permanent (or adult) teeth that will grow in later on. Kids are also at a high risk for tooth decay and the cavities that they form. Our Sugar Land dentist at Healthy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry is pleased to provide top quality kids dental care, keeping your child’s teeth strong and healthy.

Children have a reputation for not liking their visits to the dentist, but there is no reason for that to be so. Our Sugar Land dentist has put tremendous effort into making our office one that is welcoming to your child, and in developing a process that will make her or him feel comfortable and at ease. Modern techniques in dentistry mean that pain is no longer a constant in the dental process for adults or kids. Our environment is anxiety-free, and you will take notice of that from the second you walk through our door. Your child will become acquainted with our staff, with the tools and equipment, and particularly with our pediatric dentist. Trust is key in the relationship, and that is something that is established here from the get-go.

Education is a cornerstone of the strategy that our Sugar Land dentist utilizes. Moving forward, questions are bound to arise regarding the prevention of tooth decay, dealing with teething, the role that good nutrition plays in dental well-being, and even the advantages of fluoride treatments in cavity prevention. Dental checkups every six months (or more often depending on your child’s unique circumstances) along with teeth cleanings, and periodic x-rays will be essential to keeping your child’s baby teeth in top condition, so that they will fall out on their normal schedule, leaving proper room for the eruption of adult teeth.

The experiences that your child has early on with our Sugar Land dentist will set the stage for how he or she feels about dentistry for her or his entire life. Make those experiences positive. Call us and schedule your child’s first appointment at our office.

Sugar Land Pediatric Dentist
4907 Sandhill Drive, Suite E
Sugarland, TX 77479
(713) 955-2100

Sharing food transfer bacteria from one mouth to another and everybody has cavity causing bacteria in mouth, some have less and some have more which determines their risk of having cavities. Dr.Shilpa Chandiwal recommends not to share straws, cups, spoons with your child. For the same reason direct kissing on the lip of your child is also not advised.

 

In theory, a hard boiled egg’s shell works similarly to the enamel on a child’s tooth. It’s there to protect the soft inside, or dentin, from damage. Unfortunately, some of our eating and drinking habits make it difficult for the enamel to protect our teeth from damage.

Try this experiment to help show your child the damage soda can do to his teeth and why brushing after drinking it is important.

What You Will Need:

• 3 white-shelled hard boiled eggs
• soda
• diet soda
• water
• a toothbrush and toothpaste
• 3 clear plastic cups

Lay the groundwork for understanding with your child before you begin your experiment. You can start by talking to him about good dental hygiene practices and how important it is to brush his teeth everyday, making sure to explain how certain foods, drinks and activities can stain his teeth. Then talk to him about how drinking too much acidic beverages can erode the outside of his teeth.

Ask them:

• What type of drinks do you think might hurt your teeth? (Answers may include: soda;coffee; or juice.)
• What drinks might be better for your teeth?
• Do you think brushing after drinking them helps reduce the risk of damage?

Perform the Experiment

1. Boil the eggs, making sure to have a few extra in case some crack while you boil them. A cracked shell will change the results of the experiment.
2. Help your child fill each of the plastic cups, one with regular soda, one with diet soda and one with water.

There are a two main things you and your child can take away from this experiment. The first is that, as reported in journal General Dentistry, the citric and phosphoric acid contained in soda has enormous potential to erode tooth enamel. In fact, one study reported that soda is ten times more erosive than fruit juice in the first few minutes after drinking it!

The second and easier for your child to see, is that it takes more than just a couple of quick swipes of the toothbrush to get teeth clean. Try helping your child time to see how long it takes to brush the majority of the stains of the eggs.