Dental Care: Preschooler

Your toddler is learning to walk, talk, and even feed. To be sure their mouth is healthy and ready to speak clearly, see if they are getting full benefit from the food that actually makes it into their mouth. Find out what to look out for during those frequent visits to a pediatric dentist.

 

 

Benefits of a Healthy Smile

Decay in baby teeth is at epidemic proportions in some populations. Baby teeth hold space for and guide the permanent teeth. Baby teeth should be cared for as much as permanent teeth.

Children with healthy mouths chew more easily and gain more nutrients from the foods they eat.

These children learn to speak more quickly and clearly.

These children have a better chance of general health because disease in the mouth can endanger the rest of the body.

A healthy body is attractive and can help children form a positive self-image. A bright smile can help win the confidence of peers and teachers.

Healthy teeth save time and money. Preventive dentistry means less extensive and less expensive treatment for your child.