Child Dentistry
Parents want to be sure to purchase dental coverage that meets the needs of their children. A common question for parents is when coverage should begin. The answer varies, but most doctors recommend that parents begin early. Remember that the health of baby teeth can affect the health of permanent teeth that will replace them. In children, dentists check the placement as well as the health of permanent teeth waiting to replace baby teeth. For this reason, whether families sign on to a group or individual insurance plan, all family members, including young children, need access to sound dental care. In addition to a dental insurance plan, parents need to know the basics involved in caring for a child’s teeth. For example: brushing should begin early and should be done two to three times per day, particularly at night. Browse the articles below to learn more about this and other topics in pediatric dental care.
01/19/2006
Dental Care for your Baby
Policy on Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (BBTD)/Early Childhood Caries (ECC) (PDF file)
Policy on Early Childhood Caries (ECC): Unique Challenges and Treatment Options (PDF file)
Policy on Breast-feeding (PDF file)
Policy on the Use of a Caries-Risk Assessment Tool (CAT) for Infants, Children and Adolescents
American Academy of Family Physicians
Taking Care of your Child's Teeth
American Academy of Pediatrics
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
AAP Warns Parents and Pediatricians that Fruit Juice is Not Always the Healthiest Choice
Oral Health Risk Assessment Timing and Establishment of the Dental Home Policy Stat
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