{"id":430,"date":"2017-09-13T14:47:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T14:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=430"},"modified":"2017-11-22T17:01:42","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T17:01:42","slug":"childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Why Kids Need to Meet Their Children\u2019s Dentist Early On!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-509053496-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mom and daughter dental visit \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-509053496-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-509053496-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-509053496-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iStock-509053496.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As a parent, your child\u2019s health is in your hands\u2014that goes for dental health as well. One of the best things that you can do for your little one\u2019s smile is to make sure they visit the dentist regularly. \u00a0It\u2019s your responsibility to make sure that they have strong, healthy teeth and your children\u2019s dentist in Oklahoma City can help you do that.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about the best ways to take care of your children\u2019s teeth, you\u2019re looking in the right place! The first steps start at home, making your children comfortable with the idea of dentistry and visiting the dentist.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Tips to Make Children\u2019s Dental Care Easier<\/h1>\n<h2>Intermingle Your Routine with Your Child\u2019s Routine<\/h2>\n<p>Brushing and flossing alongside your child can change their perception they have about taking care of their teeth. As their leading role model, they look up to you\u2014even when it comes to maintaining excellent dental health.<\/p>\n<h2>Add Music to Your Child\u2019s Dental Routine<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important that your child is brushing their teeth for the correct amount of time (2 minutes) to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. One way to help make their dental regimen fun is to play a song when they brush their teeth. This way, they brush they whole duration of the song.<\/p>\n<h2>Reward Your Child for Good Dental Practices<\/h2>\n<p>Positive reinforcement is a great learning tool for kids and will help instill good, consistent dental hygiene practices.\u00a0 You can get creative with this tip and develop a system that works best for you and your family.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Bringing Your Children to The Dentist Early On!<\/h2>\n<p>By having your child visit your friendly family dentist, you can gain valuable information about how to practice excellent oral hygiene with your child and have their smile checked on. In fact, they should see their dentist by the time they\u2019re one year old.<\/p>\n<h2>Here\u2019s What You Can Expect from the First Visit<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">Pediatric dental care<\/a> keeps primary teeth healthy and free of decay and other dental diseases or other oral health concerns.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect for your little one to receive a comprehensive exam, professional cleaning, and possibly preventive products. You and your child can benefit from the very first appointment in these ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on learning experiences about proper dental care.<\/li>\n<li>Protection against cavities with dental sealants and fluoride treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Thorough head, neck, and mouth examinations to ensure development is going smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>Professional cleanings to remove harmful dental plaque and debris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Meet Our Dental Team<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a difficult to take care of your whole family\u2019s health on your own\u2014that\u2019s why Dental Expressions is here to help! Our team of dental experts take the time to know you and your child. This way we can always provide personalized dental care for the people you love the most. If you would like to speak to either of our dentists, feel free to call our Oklahoma City office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, your child\u2019s health is in your hands\u2014that goes for dental health as well. One of the best things that you can do for your little one\u2019s smile is to make sure they visit the dentist regularly. \u00a0It\u2019s your responsibility to make sure that they have strong, healthy teeth and your children\u2019s dentist [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430","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=430"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":434,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430\/revisions\/434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}