February is National Children's Dental Health Month!
The team at Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics believe wholeheartedly in the importance of taking care of your teeth from a very young age, and have partnered with MacKID Broomfield to share some oral hygiene facts with you:
The Importance of Pediatric Dentist Visits
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, more than 50 percent of children will be affected by tooth decay before age five.
Keep Healthy Teeth with the 2-2-2 Rule
Help keep your child’s teeth healthy by using the 2-2-2 rule: visit your dentist two times a year, and brush and floss TWO times a day for TWO whole minutes!
How Do You Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth?
Our pediatric dentists recommend parents follow the “tell, show, do” model:
- Tell: In age-appropriate language, explain how to brush and floss and how those actions keep teeth clean and healthy
- Show: Let children watch when mom or dad brush and floss their own teeth
- Do: Help children brush and floss their teeth in the morning and before bed, and keep a regular routine so they know it’s expected. Continue helping to brush a child’s teeth until age 4 or 5. After that, let them do it themselves, but supervise them until age 7 or 8. both children and adults should brush for two minutes, twice a day
From our friends at Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics:
At Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we are dedicated to making your patient experience be the best it can be. To accomplish this, our combined pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice is equipped to give you premier, specialized care through state-of-the-art technology, training and expertise.
Taking the time to select a reputable and skilled pediatric dentist or orthodontist you can trust is an important aspect of your child’s oral health. Dr. T.C. Hardy and Dr. Nam both spent 2-3 additional years training in specialized orthodontic and pediatrics programs so they could offer you the best science and technology can give you. In addition, they commit 100% of their practice time to those specific needs and to corresponding continuing education that will keep them ahead of the game.
At Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we want the best for your child just like you do, which is why we offer a free infant dental exam for children 18 months and younger!
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children be seen for an exam as early as 1 year of age or within 6 months of the eruption of the first baby tooth. When you choose Dr. Nam and her friendly office staff, you are choosing a dental home for your child that will provide him/her and you with the expert care, loving attention, and support that you will need for a lifetime of excellent dental health.
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Looking for a new dentist or orthodontist for your children? Book an appointment with Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics today!
3200 Village Vista Drive, Suite 110
Erie, CO 80516
Phone: (720) 250-9626
