{"id":284,"date":"2021-09-23T14:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2021-11-04T20:24:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T20:24:42","slug":"5-common-childrens-dental-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/23\/5-common-childrens-dental-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Myths About Children\u2019s Teeth Debunked by a Pediatric Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_297927511__1635516409_68460-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a child playing with a toy phone on a floor\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_297927511__1635516409_68460-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_297927511__1635516409_68460-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_297927511__1635516409_68460.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody hands you a how-to book on what you can expect as your child\u2019s smile develops. However, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/faqs.html\">help from your pediatric dentist<\/a>, you can make sure that their oral health remains on the right track. By knowing these five dental myths, which you\u2019ve probably heard about, and why you shouldn\u2019t take them as fact, you can take better care of your child\u2019s smile without having a looming sense of being an \u201cinadequate parent\u201d linger over your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Don\u2019t Have to Brush Baby Teeth Because They\u2019ll Fall Out Anyways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s true that your child\u2019s temporary (or \u201cbaby\u201d) teeth will fall out on their own, it\u2019s still important to care for them, because they act as the space holders for their permanent teeth when they grow in. If your little one loses a tooth too soon, as a result of an oral health issue, it could put the health of their adult tooth beneath it in harm\u2019s way or affect the alignment of their permanent teeth as they grow in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kids Should Never Chew Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The thought of a child chewing gum can be scary, considering that it can get in their hair and all over their hands. When your little one is old enough, you <em>can<\/em> give them sugar-free chewing gum to keep their mouth busy. It helps them produce more saliva, rinsing away debris between and on their teeth as well as neutralizing harmful acids in the mouth that can erode their enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cavities are Only Caused by Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s true that the same harmful oral bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease love feeding off of sugar, but that\u2019s not the only thing that can result in this issue. Carbohydrates play another large role in feeding bacteria in the mouth, combining with saliva, and creating a sticky plaque that attaches to the teeth. Without routine brushing and flossing, these common ingredients found in food can increase your little one\u2019s risk of dental decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kids Don\u2019t Need to Use Fluoride Toothpaste Until They Get Older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents begin brushing their children\u2019s teeth using fluoride toothpaste as soon as they erupt above the gumline, which is typically around the age of one. Because smaller children may swallow the toothpaste, only use an amount the size of a grain of rice for those who are two years and younger. Once your child turns three, you can use a pea-sized amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children Can Brush Their Own Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though your toddler may be able to physically brush their teeth, it doesn\u2019t mean that they should do so alone. They\u2019ll need to learn the proper brushing techniques, and their fine motor skills aren\u2019t fully developed, which is why pediatric dentists often recommend that parents brush and floss their children\u2019s teeth until they\u2019re around preschool-age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these five common myths about children\u2019s teeth debunked, you can feel confident knowing that you\u2019re doing the best you can with the knowledge you have when it comes to caring for your little one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Layne Benzley is a board-certified pediatric dentist as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He has always been passionate about helping children maintain healthy, complete smiles throughout their lives by teaching them how to take care of their teeth and gums. As a parent himself, he understands how overwhelming it can feel making sure that your child is receiving the top-tier care they deserve, which is why he\u2019s dedicated to providing just that. To schedule an appointment for your little one, visit Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 303-660-5373.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody hands you a how-to book on what you can expect as your child\u2019s smile develops. However, with help from your pediatric dentist, you can make sure that their oral health remains on the right track. 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