3 Cavity Fighters For Las Vegas Kids

Most parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Providence Dental recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children:

• Sealants
• Fluoride supplements
• Oral rinses

Resin dental sealants bond to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, protecting the pits and fissures from decay. Some dental insurance providers cover dental sealants, so check with your provider if you are considering them.

Fluoride supplements help strengthen still-forming teeth prior to eruption. You can get a prescription from your pediatrician or talk to us at Providence Dental. There is one caveat, however: if you have fluoridated water, your pediatrician may advise against taking additional fluoride in supplement form.

If your child is taking fluoride supplements, is an oral rinse redundant? Actually, no. Fluoride supplements help strengthen teeth that are still forming, but a fluoride rinse helps teeth that have already come in. Oral rinses containing fluoride can be purchased at most grocery stores. Make sure you buy one specifically formulated for children. Products labeled as a mouthwash are usually intended only for breath-freshening and may not contain fluoride.

I recommend children use an oral rinse after they brush and floss at night. Rinses are most effective when they are the last substance on teeth before kids go to bed. At Providence Dental, we believe that with proper preventative dentistry, Las Vegas area kids can enjoy healthy teeth for life

 

Contact Providence Dental: 702-852-2244

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7181 N Hualapai Way Ste 105
Las Vegas, Nevada
89166