{"id":368,"date":"2016-07-08T21:40:16","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T21:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2016-08-08T21:40:41","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T21:40:41","slug":"creating-healthy-oral-habits-childrens-dentist-oklahoma-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/creating-healthy-oral-habits-childrens-dentist-oklahoma-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Healthy Oral Habits from the Children’s Dentist in Oklahoma City"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"children's<\/a>One of the most frequently asked questions among parents in our practice is how can I make sure my kids will always take care of their teeth? Our answer: start early! Oklahoma City Children\u2019s dentists<\/a> Dr. Collin Holman and Dr. Jon Holman recommend getting children accustomed to oral hygiene at home and in our office as soon as possible. An early start can help set your children on the path toward a lifetime of good dental health.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Oral Health During Infancy<\/h2>\n

When we say early, we mean really early. Even while your baby is only having breast milk or formula, it\u2019s important to care for their oral health. Hiding underneath that delicate gum tissue are beautiful baby teeth just waiting to erupt. Cleaning those gums will go a long toward making sure those pearly whites are in a healthy environment. All you have to do is dampen a soft cloth with warm water and gently wipe their gums after each feeding.<\/p>\n

Healthy Young Smiles<\/h2>\n

Once that first tooth appears, it\u2019s time to start brushing. Use a child\u2019s size brush with soft bristles and brush lightly with water. There\u2019s no need to use fluoride toothpaste until they are old enough to spit, which is typically around the age of two or three. As their smiles develop and teeth are side-by-side, you should begin flossing.<\/p>\n

Visiting the Dentist<\/h2>\n

Your children\u2019s dentist in Oklahoma City recommends that you schedule your son or daughter\u2019s first appointment in our office around the time he or she is three years old. By this age, they are usually able to sit comfortably in the dentist\u2019s chair and follow our instructions to open their mouths, swish and spit. And if you\u2019ve previously brought your children along when you\u2019ve had an appointment, then they\u2019ll be more familiar with the sights and sounds in a dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

When they are young, checkups consist of a dental cleaning and examination of their teeth and gums. As they grow, we\u2019ll likely want to add some preventive measures to help them avoid tooth decay. Fluoride applications strengthen enamel, each tooth\u2019s hard outer shell that is the first line of defense against cavities. Dental sealants are plastic coatings that we paint on their molars to create a barrier between their teeth and the bacteria and acids that can cause decay.<\/p>\n

Call Your Children\u2019s Dentist in Oklahoma City Today<\/h2>\n

For quality children\u2019s dentistry, Oklahoma City parents trust Drs. Holman at Dental Expressions. Contact our office<\/a> to schedule an appointment for your children.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the most frequently asked questions among parents in our practice is how can I make sure my kids will always take care of their teeth? Our answer: start early! Oklahoma City Children\u2019s dentists Dr. Collin Holman and Dr. Jon Holman recommend getting children accustomed to oral hygiene at home and in our office […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[57,11,6],"class_list":["post-368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-childrens-dentistry","tag-childrens-dentist","tag-childrens-dentistry-2","tag-oklahoma-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=368"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":371,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368\/revisions\/371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}