{"id":665,"date":"2018-03-30T13:59:56","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T18:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryforkids.info\/?p=665"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T18:38:51","slug":"preventing-gum-disease-and-damage-keeping-your-childrens-gums-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentistryforkids.info\/blog\/2018\/03\/preventing-gum-disease-and-damage-keeping-your-childrens-gums-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Gum Disease and Damage – Keeping Your Children’s Gums Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve established regular, <\/span>healthy brushing habits for your children<\/span><\/a> so their teeth remain healthy and strong, but what\u2019s the next step? Aside from bringing in your child for regular dental appointments, something that is crucial in maintaining your child\u2019s oral health is keeping an eye out for gum disease and gum recession. Brushing twice daily can help prevent gum disease, but we at Pediatric Dentistry have several other tips for making sure your child grows up to have gums just as healthy as their teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Floss Your Teeth Together<\/span><\/h2>\n

Something that will help you prevent and monitor potential gum disease for your child is regular flossing. Regular flossing rids teeth of up to 40% of sticky bacteria or plaque. Plaque generates acid, which can cause cavities, irritate your kids\u2019 gums and can lead to gum disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make flossing once a day part of your child\u2019s brushing routine and help them floss until they are old enough to learn to floss themselves. Children\u2019s flossers come in many different colors and shapes and can make flossing a little more fun for kids who are resistant to it. Flossing will remove plaque build-up that can lead to gum diseases like gingivitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent Gum Recession with a Soft Toothbrush<\/span><\/h2>\n

Choosing the right toothbrush for your child plays an important part in setting the foundation for good gum health. You want a brush that will help remove plaque from their teeth without damaging their gums; a brush that is too rough can lead to gum recession, which can cause problems and lead to oral surgeries when you children become adults. We recommend you use a brush with soft bristles and a rounded shape that is designed to remove plaque from teeth and the gumline alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Sure Your Child Isn\u2019t Brushing Too Hard<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another habit that can cause gum recession is brushing too vigorously. If you notice your child\u2019s toothbrush becomes flattened or the bristles get bent easily, you might want to help your child adjust their brushing habits to make sure they aren\u2019t hurting their gums when they brush. A good, safe way to keep kids\u2019 teeth clean without brushing too hard is by using a kid-friendly electric toothbrush with soft bristles. <\/span>Ask our staff<\/span><\/a> for electric toothbrush recommendations!<\/span><\/p>\n

Know the Signs of Gum Disease<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re instilling all the right habits to keep your child\u2019s gums healthy, the last thing you can do is to know when to call the professionals about potential gum disease. Keep an eye out for the following in your child\u2019s gums:<\/span><\/p>\n