{"id":297,"date":"2019-06-09T12:49:01","date_gmt":"2019-06-09T12:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2019-07-09T12:51:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T12:51:14","slug":"dentist-in-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/dentist-in-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids: Join the Dentist in Mobile\u2019s Cavity Free Club!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Preventive dental care is very important for children, as protecting their mouths from cavities and other oral health problems from a young age will pave the way to help them enjoy a healthy smile for life. Kids should get a checkup and cleaning at least every six months — and when they get a clean bill of health, they can join the dentist in Mobile\u2019s Cavity Free Club<\/a> to enjoy fun rewards as an extra incentive to practice excellent oral hygiene at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn more about why prevention matters for kiddos, and what you can do to help your little one keep their teeth clean and be a member of the Cavity Free Club for life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Smiles Rely on Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children are at a higher risk of developing cavities between the ages of 6 and 14, as the outer layer of tooth enamel is weaker while their permanent teeth are developing. That combined with the fact that kids love sugar and are still perfecting their brushing and flossing habits can spell trouble for their oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By scheduling checkups and cleanings at the dentist along with encouraging them to keep their teeth clean between visits, you can help protect your child from painful toothaches caused by cavities by ensuring that if a weak spot on the enamel does develop, your dentist can detect it right away. Sometimes, a cavity can even be reversed with a topical fluoride treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-Home Hygiene for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help your child keep their teeth clean at home, remember these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n