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.
01/06/2005
Collaboration fills gap in children's dental care needs
Beginning today, Muscatine area children in need of dental care have a new option.
Muscatine Pediatric Dentistry opened its doors at 9 a.m. to better serve children from low-income families who can't afford dental insurance or the cost of basic dental health care.
The need has been documented by state health officials. Their research showed that Muscatine County is underserved by dentists in general and that dental care access for low-income families has been especially lacking.
As of today, a team effort is improving the situation.
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03/23/2005
We have all heard that sugar is bad for teeth. Why is this so? It's because when your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) in your child's mouth MIX with the sugars to make a mild acid. This acid attacks the hard outer layer of teeth, also called enamel, which can create cavities in the teeth.
"Soda is one of the biggest culprits in tooth decay," says Dr. Gerald Aaron, Chief Clinical Officer, Gentle Dental.
"You are creating an environment that is ideal for bacteria and the formation of the acids," he said. "The bacteria in plaque feed on carbohydrates and sugars and become active whether you eat a meal or a cracker.
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03/21/2005
Providing proper care and oral hygiene during preschool years can mean a lifetime of good oral health, according to a recent article in the January/February issue of General Dentistry, clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing education.
Research shows that children who develop cavities in their baby teeth are more likely to develop cavities as an adult. So how can a parent determine if their child is at risk for cavities? It all begins with that first trip to the dentist.
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