3 Cavity Fighters for Mason Kids
Most Mason parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. West Chester Dental Group recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children.
- Sealants
- Fluoride supplements
- Oral rinses
Resin dental sealants are applied by your Cincinnati dentist. The material bonds to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, protecting the pits and fissures from decay. Some Ohio 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 Mason pediatrician or talk to us at West Chester Dental Group in West Chester. 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 any Tri-State, Butler County, or Mason grocery store. 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 Mason children use an oral rinse after they brush and floss at night. They are most effective when they are the last substance on teeth before kids go to bed.
At West Chester Dental Group, we believe that with proper preventative dentistry, Cincinnati area kids can enjoy healthy teeth for life.
dentist Sanjeev Goel
West Chester Dental Group
5900 W Chester Rd Ste A
West Chester, Ohio
513-942-8181
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