A year can seem like such a long time when we're peering out over
January. But by the time December rolls around, chances are we've
forgotten to knock a few things off the list when it comes to health
care. In case you didn't know, this month is national children's dental
health month! So if your kids are behind on their annual check ups, now
might be just the time to catch back up.
"We always go in for check ups as adults to get our teeth looked at, but most people don't realize the importance of children's teeth also," explains Jessica Ayers, from Abilene Dental.
But as Ayers explains, the health of your kids teeth can be vital to their development over their entire lives.
"They have the existing bacteria in their mouth and it's important to take care of those little teeth too before their adult teeth come in."
No surprise, one of the most common problems found in the mouth of young people stems from a love of sugary drinks and a lack of consistent brushing and flossing.
"They come in with decay, that they're not aware is decay, so that is definitely an issue that we see a lot of," says Ayers.
Because the first trip to the dentist can be a little intimidating, Abilene Dental has a few fun ways to ease the tension.
"Some of the things I like to do when children come in, is let them play with my suction machine," says Ayers, "I call him 'Mr. Thirsty.'"
Ayers also allows small children to play with a piece of equipment, known to children as "the water gun."
Connect with Abilene Dental:
Dr. Christie Leedy
Abilene Dental
5309 Buffalo Gap Rd.
(325) 692-3344
Facebook: Abilene Dental
"We always go in for check ups as adults to get our teeth looked at, but most people don't realize the importance of children's teeth also," explains Jessica Ayers, from Abilene Dental.
But as Ayers explains, the health of your kids teeth can be vital to their development over their entire lives.
"They have the existing bacteria in their mouth and it's important to take care of those little teeth too before their adult teeth come in."
No surprise, one of the most common problems found in the mouth of young people stems from a love of sugary drinks and a lack of consistent brushing and flossing.
"They come in with decay, that they're not aware is decay, so that is definitely an issue that we see a lot of," says Ayers.
Because the first trip to the dentist can be a little intimidating, Abilene Dental has a few fun ways to ease the tension.
"Some of the things I like to do when children come in, is let them play with my suction machine," says Ayers, "I call him 'Mr. Thirsty.'"
Ayers also allows small children to play with a piece of equipment, known to children as "the water gun."
Connect with Abilene Dental:
Dr. Christie Leedy
Abilene Dental
5309 Buffalo Gap Rd.
(325) 692-3344
Facebook: Abilene Dental
