Teaching Your Children Proper Dental Habits

Getting your child to keep their teeth and gums healthy doesn’t have to be a challenge.

Whether you’re being proactive about creating an oral care plan for your growing newborn or you are currently having trouble getting your child into a proper dental routine at home, our Madisonville, KY, dentists Drs. Ben and Stuart Baldwin are here to help. Here are some tips for parents to help make their child’s oral care routine a lifelong habit,

Start Them Young

If your child only has memories that include visiting their family dentist and having their parents brush their teeth every morning and night then it’s going to make it a lot easier to get your child on the bandwagon when it comes to caring for their smiles.

Eat Smile-Friendly Foods

What your child eats each and every day can have a profound impact on the health of their teeth and gums. In fact, if your child’s diet is full of sugar and starches this can increase their risk for decay. Make sure that your child is eating a balanced diet that is low in sugary treats and drinks such as fruit juices, cookies and candy. Make healthy choices for mealtimes and opt for smile-friendly snack options like raw veggies or sliced fruit and cheese.

Make Dental Visits Fun

Rewarding your child for going to the dentist can make it seem like a chore rather than something that’s beneficial to them. Instead, you should turn a day at the dentist’s office into an adventure by going to the movies or heading to the park for a picnic after the visit. This will create positive memories around trips to the dentist.

Read Books about the Dentist

There are tons of picture books geared toward children that talk about going to the dentist. Reading these books about what to expect, and seeing other characters having positive experiences at the dentist’s, will create happy images around seeing the dentist and may just quell your child’s fears.

Are you looking for a family dentist in Madisonville, KY, that can provide you and your growing family with the comprehensive care they all need? If so, turn to the Baldwin Dental Group for routine cleanings and checkups. We specialize in providing tailored dental care to patients of all ages.

Contact Us

Family Dentist Madisonville, KY

Baldwin Dental Group

32 East Broadway

Madisonville, KY 42431

(270) 245-1547