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.
02/06/2007
February is Children's Dental Health Month
by Maj. Brent Bradley
35th Dental Squadron
2/1/2007 - 02/01/2007 -- MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- --
(Editor's note: The annual observance of children's dental health began as a one-day event in February 1941. In 1981, the Children's Dental Health Week program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children's Dental Health Month. The following are some questions and answers about children's dental concerns.)
Q: Does the Misawa water supply have fluoride?
A: Yes.
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02/01/2007
Ogden Dental Clinic Doubles Treatment Capacity
Bacteria that Causes Severe Dental Decay in Early Childhood
Orthodontic treatment may not help psychological health
Having a healthy smile starts with a child's first tooth. February is National Children's Dental Health Month - a good time to make sure children have regular check-ups and are brushing two to three times a day.
In the United States most children suffer from one or more decayed teeth by the age of three.
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01/20/2007
BELLOWS FALLS -- The Vermont Department of Health is warning parents not to give any fluoridated water to infants under 12 months of age.
The recommendation comes on the heels of a recent statement from the American Dental Association that also asks parents not to mix infant formula with fluoridated water because of the risk it poses to the children.
It is the strongest statement to date from either the ADA or the health department concerning the health risks of the compound that is added to many municipal water supplies in the country to battle tooth decay.
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