{"id":64,"date":"2018-09-02T20:04:10","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T20:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2018-09-19T20:11:40","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T20:11:40","slug":"dentist-greenfield-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/dentist-greenfield-3\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist in Greenfield Explains Oral Healthcare for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-65\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_107848909__1537387783_67621-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl smiling.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_107848909__1537387783_67621-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_107848909__1537387783_67621-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_107848909__1537387783_67621.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Taking care of your children is always your main concern as a parent. Whether it be the food they eat, or the healthcare they receive, you want to make sure they\u2019re getting the best. Dental care should be no different. Keeping up good oral hygiene for your children at a young age will set them up for success for the rest of their lives. Keep reading to learn why early dental visits and taking care of your loved one\u2019s baby teeth are vital to their health from a trusted dentist in Greenfield.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Are Early Dental Checkups So Important?<\/h2>\n<p>Most dentists recommend that you take your child for their first dental visit between ages 1 and 2. The first visit is important to get your child used to the dentist\u2019s chair and to further educate parents on how to care for their son or daughter\u2019s teeth. Your dentist will explain to you what they\u2019re seeing in your little one\u2019s mouth and what to expect in the next 6 months to a year.<\/p>\n<p>Early dental visits will allow you and your dentist to become familiar with any issues or risk factors your children may have. After the age of 2, your loved ones should visit the dentist every 6 months for regular cleanings and checkups. Younger mouths are susceptible to plaque buildup, and because they\u2019re not expert brushers and flossers yet, regular checkups and cleanings are necessary in maintaining proper oral health for your children.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Taking Care of Baby Teeth Important?<\/h2>\n<p>Baby teeth aren\u2019t permanent, but that doesn\u2019t mean they should be neglected. Baby teeth exist for the same reason permanent teeth do: to help your children chew and talk. However, their most important job is to hold the place for their adult teeth to come in.<\/p>\n<p>If there are any cavities or issues with your son or daughter\u2019s baby teeth, they must be filled to stop the decaying process. Even though their teeth will eventually fall out, you must help keep their baby teeth healthy to hold places for the permanent ones. If their teeth decay or are lost too early due to poor hygiene, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space. This causes crowding and crooked teeth, which is why taking care of your infant\u2019s temporary choppers are vital.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule early dental visits for them and help take care of their baby teeth to get them used to maintaining good oral hygiene. Even though your loved one\u2019s baby teeth fall out, setting them up with good oral health from the start of their lives can benefit them for decades to come.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. William J. Carini and Dr. David Blanchard both understand the importance of keeping your young one\u2019s mouth healthy, which is why they offer dental services for the whole family. They enjoy helping your kid\u2019s smiles and watching them grow as they learn to care for their pearly whites all on their own. They currently practice at Advanced Dental Treatment center and can be contacted through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (414) 209-7463.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking care of your children is always your main concern as a parent. Whether it be the food they eat, or the healthcare they receive, you want to make sure they\u2019re getting the best. Dental care should be no different. 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