{"id":4859,"date":"2022-06-22T04:14:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T04:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdr.foobrdigital.com\/?p=4859"},"modified":"2022-06-22T04:14:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T04:14:07","slug":"cavity-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/22\/cavity-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavity Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-46\">While cavities in children are common, they&#8217;re also preventable. It&#8217;s important to take steps to prevent and treat tooth decay to avoid pain, loss of affected teeth, and a negative impact on your child&#8217;s growth, speech, and overall well-being and self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-48\">To help prevent cavities in children, experts recommend implementing the following tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-51\">Daily Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-52\"><li>Wipe your baby&#8217;s gums with a clean, damp washcloth after feedings.<\/li><li>Gently brush with a soft baby toothbrush and tiny amount of toothpaste at the first sign of baby teeth.<\/li><li>Brush twice a day and flossing once a day for toddlers and older children.<\/li><li>Use fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated tap water to brush, as recommended by your dentist.<sup>18<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-55\">Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-56\"><li>Reduce the number of sweets and snacks that your child eats.<\/li><li>Avoid putting your child to bed with food or a bottle that contains anything other than water.<\/li><li>Encourage your child to drink from a regular cup as soon as practicable to reduce the amount of liquid collecting around the teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-59\">Dental Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-60\"><li>See a dentist for\u00a0regular checkups\u00a0and professional cleanings before the baby turns 1, and as early as 6 months of age.<\/li><li>Consider dental sealants, a thin plastic layer that protects teeth from food particles and plaque development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0-4\">Importance of Dental Hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies, toddlers, and children require daily\u00a0dental hygiene\u00a0care in order to prevent\u00a0cavities. Developing good\u00a0brushing and flossing\u00a0habits from an early age, encouraging a healthy diet, and prioritizing regular dental checkups can help set your child up for a lifetime of\u00a0healthy teeth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While cavities in children are common, they&#8217;re also preventable. It&#8217;s important to take steps to prevent and treat tooth decay to avoid pain, loss of affected teeth, and a negative impact on your child&#8217;s growth, speech, and overall well-being and self-esteem. To help prevent cavities in children, experts recommend implementing the following tips. Daily Habits [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[744],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4859"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4859\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}