Kids Dentist in Boynton Beach Florida

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. And as a reminder from the kid’s dentist in Boynton Beach – Miller Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association has some fun ways for you to take the opportunity to have important discussions with your child about the importance of taking care of their teeth with some fun downloadable puzzles and activity sheets. 

According to the CDC, 1 in every 5 children (20%) aged 5 to 11 years old have at least one untreated cavity. That’s one reason that the theme for this year is “Sealants Make Sense.”

Irene Hilton, D.D.S., chair of the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention’s advisory committee on dental sealants, said sealants are an equitable way to prevent caries.

“Sealants on permanent molars reduce the risk of caries by 80%,” according to Dr. Hilton.

In addition to sealants when the time is right, this Boynton Beach kid’s dentist suggests that the best way to help prevent cavities is to help your child develop a good routine around oral hygiene. Of course it starts with you serving as a good example. Then help your child understand why you do it, and why it’s important for them. Kid’s dentists in Boynton Beach usually agree – the best way to encourage good pediatric dental habits is to brush and floss your teeth together – maybe to a favorite song that helps ensure it’s for the right amount of time and makes it more fun.

You can also prepare your child for their visits to your kid’s dentist in Boynton Beach by fully describing what will happen and not sharing any of your own fears (if you have them). Perhaps pretend to be a dentist and use a toothbrush to count their teeth so they get used to the idea of someone looking around inside and that it doesn’t hurt.

If you’re new to the area, or you think your child needs a better approach to pediatric dentistry, feel free to visit our website at MillerPDO.com to meet us and learn more.