The foundation of a healthy smile starts with good oral habits. We’re here to provide guidance and expertise when it comes to your child’s oral health. From hygiene to preventive care, we’ve got you covered.
The oral habits your child establishes when they're young will stick with them for the rest of their lives. Great at-home oral hygiene helps prevent common issues like gum disease and cavities, and sets them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Because of this, it’s really important to make sure your child brushes and flosses regularly, and comes into our office every 6 months for a checkup.
Kids can usually start brushing their teeth on their own around the age of 5-6, or whenever they can tie their shoes on their own.
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It's normal in babies and toddlers. If it continues past about age four, or once adult teeth start coming in, it can push teeth forward and change how the jaws grow.
Pacifiers carry the same risks as thumb sucking but are easier to stop, because you control access. Most children should be weaned off by age three.
Praise and gentle reminders work better than scolding. We use sticker charts, habit-awareness tricks and, when those fail, a simple appliance that interrupts the habit.
Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, nail biting and lip biting — each can affect tooth position or jaw development, and each has a straightforward intervention.
Often yes, if the habit stops early enough and the adult teeth haven't come in. If they have, orthodontic treatment is usually needed to correct the position.
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