5 Things You May Not Have Known about Caring for your Children’s Teeth

Keeping healthy teeth and gums at every age is an important part of overall well-being . Kid’s oral health needs often require special attention from both little ones themselves and their caregivers. Here are some important things to keep in mind when considering your children’s oral health needs:


1.) Kid’s Teeth are More Porous – Baby teeth are home to pores and pits that aren’t found on adult teeth. This means that kid’s teeth require special protection to prevent debris and bacteria from settling in these spaces and causing damage. As a family dentist, Dr. Moscattini can apply sealants and fluoride varnishes for young smiles, to help them stay strong and seal out agents of decay.

2.) Keeping Baby Teeth Healthy is Important – Many parents believe that baby teeth don’t need special care, as they’ll eventually fall out. However, keeping up good oral health for these teeth is crucial to ensuring a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. If a child’s baby teeth begin to decay, they are at a higher risk for developing more complicated oral health problems in the future.

3.) Kids Need to Keep up Routine Dental Checkups, Just like Adults – Children don’t get to put off going to the dentist just because their permanent teeth aren’t in yet. Dental cleanings, for any patient, allow Dr. Moscattini to spot potential problems ahead of time and to thoroughly clean teeth to remove buildup of plaque. Because children are still learning how to take good care of their teeth, keeping regular dental appointments for x-rays and teeth cleanings is vital.


4.) Children Sometimes Need Help – As kids learn what it means to successfully clean their teeth each day, they’ll need guidance to make sure they’re doing it right. Young children may need help from caregivers to floss and reach all of their teeth with a toothbrush to keep them healthy.


5.) Your Children’s Oral Health Habits Will Be Modeled after Your Own – Children’s parents or caregivers are their role models for many behaviors, including hygiene care. If you brush and floss your teeth regularly, children will take a cue from you and follow the same habits. It’s important to keep up with your own oral health needs, in order to set the right example for kids.


With the right care, it’s possible for every member of your family to have beautiful, healthy smiles. For more information on family-friendly dentistry, contact the Duluth family dental office of Roy Moscattini, DDS.