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Dental Care For Infants

December 4, 2017 By HFDadmin

It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) that a dental home be established for an infant by the age of 12 months. The purpose of this is to institute preventative measures against dental decay and assist with choosing good dietary habits along with providing proper oral hygiene instruction for the primary teeth that are erupting. In years past the recommendation was for a child to be seen by a dentist at the age of 36 months; however, it was changed due to the fact that in some children dental decay was already prevalent.

 

Some diet instructions for parents to follow would include:
~ Replace juice/sweet liquids with water
~ Limit snacking (less than 3x per day)
~ Replace high carbohydrate snacks with cheese and protein snacks

PREVENTION AND ORAL HYGIENE:
A child’s gingival tissue (gum) should be cleaned with a soft cloth or soft infant toothbrush and water. Once the 1st tooth erupts oral hygiene should start. By cleaning the teeth as they erupt it will aid in reducing bacterial colonization. Oral hygiene is one of the best ways to starting a child out with healthy oral habits along with decreasing risk of dental decay.

It is of upmost importance to find a quality dental home for your child by the age of 12 months to have a formal preventive care plan that can decrease the risk of dental disease. By the dental office educating the parent and/or caregiver on an infant’s oral health on bacteria transmission, injury prevention and importance of having regular scheduled visits at appropriate intervals, plays an important role in maintaining a healthy child.

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American Dental Association The ADA is the largest professional organization of dental professionals, and a great source of information on dental and oral health topics.
Michigan Dental Association
With over 6,000 dentists and student members, the MDA is one the largest membership organizations in Michigan for dental professionals.

Contact Info

We are always available to talk with you and address your concerns. Please feel free to contact us during the following hours through our office phone number or e-mail address. After hours, you may contact us through our answering service.


Hours: Mon – Thur: 8 am to 5 pm We are closed for lunch from 1 – 2 pm each day. Hastings Family Dental Care

212 W. State Rd.Hastings, MI 49058


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Office: (269) 948-6684
Fax: (269) 948-4644

About Dr. Randall

Dr. Gregory Randall has been providing exceptional dental care since 1997! He earned his dental degree from the University of Michigan Dental School and completed a General Practice Residency. To stay up-to-date on all the latest advancements in the field of dentistry, Dr. Randall maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Southwest Michigan Dental Association and the Bunting Periodontal Society.


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