Children's Dental Care

Good Habits Can Produce a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth

Initiating proper habits early on, in an atmosphere that’s comfortable and fun, is an essential building block for creating a lifetime of good oral health. Children’s teeth can be particularly vulnerable to cavities even at a very young age for many reasons. Children struggle to brush well on their own. Because of this, it is vital for parents to assist in their child’s daily dental care. This produces thorough cleaning and inspires the development of appropriate dental habits.

Little kids like to eat all day long. This tendency generates a prolonged exposure to acid (every time you eat you make acid), which may bring about more cavities. A dirty tooth is more susceptible to damage when food and juice come in contact. The good news is that spotting and correcting poor dietary and hygiene routines, along with employing a fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can drastically reduce the risk of your child developing a cavity.

Kevin Rykard, DDS
12448 St. Andrews Drive 
Oklahoma City, OK 73120 
(405) 752-2626 
OklahomaDentistry.com