{"id":175,"date":"2020-04-21T13:11:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T13:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:35:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T12:35:47","slug":"maintaining-your-childs-oral-health-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/21\/maintaining-your-childs-oral-health-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining Your Child\u2019s Oral Health During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, you always want to make sure that your child is\nsafe and well. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most pediatric dental offices are\nonly seeing patients on an emergency basis. Given that, it\u2019s more important\nthan ever to make sure that you can help your child to maintain great oral\nhealth until they\u2019re able to be seen by their pediatric\ndentist<\/a> in Dix Hills. Follow these tips and you\u2019ll keep your child happy,\nsmiling, and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maintaining Proper Homecare  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing and flossing are the cornerstones of oral hygiene\nat home. You\u2019ll want to make sure that your child is brushing their teeth for\ntwo minutes, twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Maintaining these\neasy oral health habits will keep your child healthy until they can see the\ndentist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diet is also a big part of staying healthy. Ensure that your child\u2019s intake of stick and sugary substances is kept to a minimum. Things like soda and candy increase your child\u2019s risk of tooth decay and cavities. By giving your child a well-balanced diet, you keep both their teeth and body healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These may be simple tips but they will be effective in\ngiving your child the best home hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing Stress-Related Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Life during the pandemic is stressful for everyone, including\nyour child. When stressed, some children develop habits that can have a\nnegative impact on their oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger children may start sucking their thumbs, which may negatively impact the growth of their mouths and the alignment of their teeth. To avoid this, consider finding ways to relax your child before bed. If the thumb sucking persists, have them go to bed with a sock over the hand they suck on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth grinding during sleep can start to develop in older\nchildren and teens, which wears away at the enamel of their teeth. While this\nmay be harder to manage at home, be sure that it\u2019s mentioned during their next\ndental appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying relaxed and healthy during quarantine is tricky for\neveryone. The last thing you want to do is book an emergency appointment for\nyour child during the pandemic. Make sure your family is practicing good\nhabits, staying on top of their health, and your child will keep their\nbeautiful smile until their next dental visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Raj Gaur<\/a> wants\nto keep your family healthy during the pandemic. He loves creating beautiful\nsmiles and changing lives. Since graduating from the New Jersey Dental School\nat the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers Dental\nSchool), he has been dedicated to continuing his education and providing the\nbest in dentistry. If you\u2019d like to learn more about how to protect your child\u2019s\noral health at home, he and his team at Dix Hills Family Dentistry would love\nto give you some tips. You can contact his office via email<\/a> or over\nthe phone at (631) 759-8452.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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