{"id":122,"date":"2018-02-06T21:26:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T21:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2019-07-09T18:31:29","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T18:31:29","slug":"dentist-in-fort-worth-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/06\/dentist-in-fort-worth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Fort Worth Discusses the Importance of Kids\u2019 Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_4164814__1520253126_91261-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"little girl hands on face smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_4164814__1520253126_91261-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_4164814__1520253126_91261-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summercreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_4164814__1520253126_91261.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As a parent, one of your primary concerns is the wellness of your little ones, which includes their oral health. You wonder, \u201cAre they brushing their teeth correctly?\u201d Or you may ponder, \u201cAre they eating junk food when I\u2019m not around?\u201d Being that she is a parent too, your dentist in Fort Worth understands all too well the stress that this can cause, which is why she will weigh in with information on how to maximize the great opportunity available to you in the month of February \u2013 to celebrate National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month by emphasizing the importance of healthy oral practices. Learn some specific things you can do as you continue reading.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is the Purpose of National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month?<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of this month-long recognition of dental health for children is to bring awareness to the importance of maintaining practices that contribute to their healthy mouths, teeth and gums. This month-long observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s slogan, \u201cDefeat monster mouth,\u201d places an emphasis on eliminating plaque through the incorporation of healthy lifestyle practices into your children\u2019s daily routines.<\/p>\n<h2>What Habits Help to Fight Bacteria and Plaque?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important aspects of National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month is the encouragement of healthy practices that subdue bacteria and plaque before they can attack your children\u2019s mouths. These habits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brushing <\/strong>\u2013 This is a great time to emphasize the proper technique of brushing to your children, also reminding them to engage for two minutes and to perform this routine at least twice a day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flossing <\/strong>\u2013 Another very important oral hygienic practice for your kids is to floss every time they brush their teeth. This will help remove excess particles that linger between their ivories and play a major part in bacteria accumulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rinsing <\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s great to impress upon your little ones the importance of rinsing their mouths with a wash and being sure to swish it around for 30 seconds to allow it to properly saturate the area. Be careful to make it clear to them, though, that the rinsing is just a supplement to brushing and flossing \u2013 not a substitute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating Healthier Snacks <\/strong>\u2013 The foods your children eat play a huge role in their dental health, so try to keep a healthy snack option on hand at all times so they will be less tempted to give in to the types of foods that will contribute to oral maladies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Would you like to really maximize the energy for your children\u2019s oral health that\u2019s flowing this month? If so, then reach out to your local dentist to schedule your happy bunch for their first visits and enjoy the comfort of knowing that their oral health is in good hands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A parent herself, Dr. Jasmine Coleman King can empathize with the challenges of rearing young ones. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. King practices at Summer Creek Dentistry, where she offers cutting-edge yet compassionate care. She can be reached for more information through her website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, one of your primary concerns is the wellness of your little ones, which includes their oral health. 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