{"id":99,"date":"2022-02-01T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T15:32:56","slug":"childrens-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/01\/childrens-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How to Celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why are your teeth important? | Cooper Owens, DDS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IO4hWurJtMs?start=9&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Face it: the most important smile in your life isn\u2019t your own, it\u2019s your child\u2019s! February is a month designated to raising awareness of the significance of kid\u2019s dental health. With a bit of knowhow, you can keep your little one smiling with health and happiness during this month and year-round. Read on to learn about some of the top dental products to use as a part of your child\u2019s oral hygiene routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, A Few Fun &amp; Easy Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral healthcare for children is all about starting them young. The sooner they can get into a good dental hygiene routine, the better they will be at caring for their smiles in the long run. You can make brushing and flossing fun by setting a 2-minute song for their dental sessions. When the song is done, they can stop brushing! It\u2019s also a great idea to brush and floss with them \u2013 young kids tend to take after their parents, so they will be more likely to continue their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">oral hygiene<\/a> on their own. This can be done better and easier with the right tools!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Toothbrushes for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids can\u2019t brush their teeth as well as adults because they can\u2019t reach all the necessary areas in their mouth, plus their motor skills are still developing. This means they need all the help they can get! Electric toothbrushes clean away more plaque and make it easier for children to care for their teeth. This piece of dental technology creates vibrations that loosens plaque and food debris and removes them. As a bonus, most electric brushes nowadays have a timer, so you can trust they are brushing long enough. You can choose products that are designed for children. These electric brushes are smaller, colorful, and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flossing with GumChucks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing can be difficult at any age. Adults have floss picks to make it a more comfortable and simpler task. However, GumChucks makes flossing for kids fun! This unique dental tool looks like nunchucks but they are designed to reach in between teeth. Your kid can simply grip each end firmly and use the string in between to clean away pesky bits of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet &amp; Healthy Xylitol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t anything that kids love more than sugar. However, this sweet ingredient is the main cause of common dental problems like cavities, decay, and infection. As a parent, you can control the amount of sugar they have and even substitute it for healthier options. Xylitol is a sweet alternative that is tasty and healthy for the teeth. The best part is that your child may not even notice that you switched it for sugar. You can find this wonderful product at your local supermarket \u2013 just look for this ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child deserves to have a healthy smile year-round, but by taking advantage of these products and tips this February, you can set them up for success in the future as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cooper Owens is a friendly and caring dentist in Geneva who offers all the services that your children need at the same convenient location. He has been caring for families in the community since 2008, and he can\u2019t wait to meet yours. To schedule an appointment for your kids, Dr. Owens can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperowensdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (440) 466-4884.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Face it: the most important smile in your life isn\u2019t your own, it\u2019s your child\u2019s! February is a month designated to raising awareness of the significance of kid\u2019s dental health. With a bit of knowhow, you can keep your little one smiling with health and happiness during this month and year-round. 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