IS IMPORTANT

WHY PREVENTIVE

DENTAL CARE

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PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE

is important for a number of reasons and it’s a process that should be started as soon as you get your first tooth.

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Children can begin teething at as early as four months old, and of course, you don’t usually take a four month old infant to the dentist.

However, you can begin preventing dental and other oral health issues with preventative dental care practices you can perform in the home from the time your child grows their first tooth.

It begins at home..

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What is preventive DENTAL CARE?

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Also called PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

the practice of taking care of your teeth and gums in order to keep them as healthy as possible. This practice is the best way to help you

avoid getting cavities, developing

gingivitis (early gum disease), wearing down your tooth enamel, as well as many other dental health issues.

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Preventative Dental Care Practices and Their Benefits

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INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES

Annual visits to your dentist

Monitoring of dental growth and development

Brushing your teeth and flossing daily

Eating a balanced and healthy diet

Getting fluoride treatments

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WHAT ELSE?

Dental health educationAssessing of risk for developing cavities and/or tooth decay

Protection against dental injuriesManaging of dental habits

Guiding young children’s erupting teethReplacing toothbrushes at least 3 to 4 times per year

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Daily flossing is important because it cleans out the spaces in between your teeth. Receiving annual professional dental cleanings as well as

exams lets your dentist identify and dental problems or potential dental problems.

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1. Cavities (holes in your teeth)

2. Gingivitis (an early form of gum disease)

3. Tooth enamel loss and weakening of tooth enamel

4. Periodontitis

PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

HELPS TO PREVENT

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Preventative dental care is a very important part of maintaining good overall dental health. Now that you know how important this is, you should make sure you start

practicing if you haven’t already.

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