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Caring For Kids is
Different
Choosing Your Child's Dentist is Like Choosing
Their Pediatrician
Dr. Maria Song Johnson at Rocky View Dental Care understands this.
Instilling good habits early, in an environment that's comfortable
and fun, is essential for a lifetime of good oral health.
To ensure healthy teeth, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
recommends a first visit by 12 months old. Children's teeth can be
very susceptible to cavities at a young age due to many factors:
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Children are not able to brush well on their
own. Because of this, it is important for parents to be involved
in their child's daily dental care. This ensures both thorough
cleaning as well as the development of proper dental habits.
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Little kids tend to eat more often during the
day (grazing). This results in a prolonged exposure to acid
(every time you eat you make acid), which may cause more
cavities.
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A tooth that is not as clean as it should be will
be exposed to acid when food and juice contact it. This acid often
speeds up the development of cavities. The good news is that
identifying poor dietary and hygiene habits, along with applying a
fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can significantly reduce
the chance of your child having a cavity.
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