Everyone knows that if you want kids to do something willfully, you'll have to make it fun. When it comes to building habits, fun is a definite must! Oral Hygiene habits are very important for both kids and adults. It's a lifelong pursuit that will result in better long-term consequences if good habits are formed at a young age. The trick is figuring out how to make brushing your teeth fun. Here are a few tried and tested ideas that past parents have used to great success! Try them out and see if they work for you and your family!
Seven is a great age for kids (or, rather their parents) to start thinking about orthodontics. This is because kids start losing their teeth around age five and generally have a full mouth of grown-up teeth by thirteen. At around age seven, most kids start to grow their molars - which guide everything else in their mouth. Those molars are the map for your kid's mouth and orthodontists can use them to predict upcoming tooth and jaw growth.
That amounts to a lot more full grown men and women proudly sporting braces today than ever before. Ideally, your teeth should be perfectly aligned, poised to chomp down at any moment. Yet you might find yourself with crooked teeth, crowded teeth, poorly-aligned teeth, and a bite doesn't quite hit the mark.
During this time, orthodontists can gently encourage teeth to grow certain ways and can avoid problems like overcrowding, overbites, facial non-symmetry, and can also reduce (or eliminate) the time a child will have to wear braces in the future.
Those in favor assert (correctly) that the fluoride is good for child's teeth and will help prevent decay, chips, and overall tooth health. Those against fluorinated toothpaste say that if your child swallows too much fluorinated toothpaste, it could make them sick (which is also true). Ask your West Jordan dentist what his/her opinion is and take into consideration your child's toothpaste swallowing tendencies.
A classic set of braces consists of tiny brackets which are bonded to the surface of your teeth, with wires threaded through them. Although steel braces are the most effective, you can get more modern braces made out of ceramic or clear plastic. While these newer types might look better cosmetically, they tend to cost more, break easier, and take longer to fix the problem. Additionally, ceramic braces can chip away at your tooth enamel, and plastic braces can become stained.
Beyond the direct benefits of early orthodontics, there are other positive consequences later down the road that can result from early treatment. For example, if a mouth goes untreated, crooked teeth or a crowded mouth can make it more difficult to properly clean teeth. Brushing and flossing are more difficult and less effective when teeth are crowded together, which can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. However, early treatment can eliminate those problems and save lots of time, money, and pain down the road. Furthermore, even sleep problems and speech impediments can be eliminated through early treatment.
Here at Out of This World Dentistry, we're proud of the many sets of braces we've installed in mouths of all ages. Call today, no matter how old you are, and set up an appointment with your dentist in Cottonwood Heights to see if you'd benefit from braces.
Seven is a great age for kids (or, rather their parents) to start thinking about orthodontics. This is because kids start losing their teeth around age five and generally have a full mouth of grown-up teeth by thirteen. At around age seven, most kids start to grow their molars - which guide everything else in their mouth. Those molars are the map for your kid's mouth and orthodontists can use them to predict upcoming tooth and jaw growth.
That amounts to a lot more full grown men and women proudly sporting braces today than ever before. Ideally, your teeth should be perfectly aligned, poised to chomp down at any moment. Yet you might find yourself with crooked teeth, crowded teeth, poorly-aligned teeth, and a bite doesn't quite hit the mark.
During this time, orthodontists can gently encourage teeth to grow certain ways and can avoid problems like overcrowding, overbites, facial non-symmetry, and can also reduce (or eliminate) the time a child will have to wear braces in the future.
Those in favor assert (correctly) that the fluoride is good for child's teeth and will help prevent decay, chips, and overall tooth health. Those against fluorinated toothpaste say that if your child swallows too much fluorinated toothpaste, it could make them sick (which is also true). Ask your West Jordan dentist what his/her opinion is and take into consideration your child's toothpaste swallowing tendencies.
A classic set of braces consists of tiny brackets which are bonded to the surface of your teeth, with wires threaded through them. Although steel braces are the most effective, you can get more modern braces made out of ceramic or clear plastic. While these newer types might look better cosmetically, they tend to cost more, break easier, and take longer to fix the problem. Additionally, ceramic braces can chip away at your tooth enamel, and plastic braces can become stained.
Beyond the direct benefits of early orthodontics, there are other positive consequences later down the road that can result from early treatment. For example, if a mouth goes untreated, crooked teeth or a crowded mouth can make it more difficult to properly clean teeth. Brushing and flossing are more difficult and less effective when teeth are crowded together, which can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. However, early treatment can eliminate those problems and save lots of time, money, and pain down the road. Furthermore, even sleep problems and speech impediments can be eliminated through early treatment.
Here at Out of This World Dentistry, we're proud of the many sets of braces we've installed in mouths of all ages. Call today, no matter how old you are, and set up an appointment with your dentist in Cottonwood Heights to see if you'd benefit from braces.
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Out of This World Dentistry's staff has an abundant collection of training, experience, and expertness that will suit all of your dental needs. We are a general dentistry that specializes in pediatrics and orthodontics as well. All ages can come for a visit at our South Jordan location. Visit our website or call us today to book an appointment with a South Jordan dentist.
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