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Setting Up a Healthy Future: Tips for Kids’ Dental Hygiene

Establishing good oral hygiene habits early is crucial for a lifetime of healthy smiles! As a parent in Colorado Springs, partnering with a dental professional can make this journey easier. At Practice 32, our dental hygienists love working with children, providing gentle preventive care and empowering families with the knowledge needed for excellent home care.

Why Early Hygiene Visits Matter

Bringing your child for regular hygiene visits offers many benefits:

• Acclimation: Helps children become comfortable in a dental setting, reducing future anxiety.
• Prevention: Professional cleanings remove plaque missed by little hands. Fluoride treatments strengthen young enamel.
• Early Detection: Allows hygienists to spot potential issues like early decay, crowding concerns, or developmental anomalies, facilitating timely referrals if needed.
• Education: Provides age-appropriate instruction for both child and parent on effective brushing and flossing.
• Sealant Application: Protects cavity-prone chewing surfaces of newly erupted permanent molars.

Tips for Parents from Your Hygienist

• Start Early: Clean your baby’s gums with a soft cloth even before teeth erupt. Start brushing with a soft, baby-sized brush and a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth appears.
• Supervise Brushing: Children need help brushing effectively until they have the dexterity, often around age 7 or 8. Make it fun!
• Fluoride is Key: Ensure they use fluoride toothpaste (age-appropriate amount) and discuss professional fluoride applications with your hygienist.
• Limit Sugary Drinks/Snacks: Reduce the frequency of sugary exposures that feed cavity-causing bacteria. Water is the best drink between meals.
• Regular Visits: Schedule routine hygiene appointments as recommended, usually every six months.

Hygienist vs. Pediatric Dentist

Your dental hygienist at Practice 32 is your partner for preventive care: cleanings, sealants, fluoride, x-rays (as needed), and education. We create a positive, encouraging environment.

A **pediatric dentist** is a specialist often found in a dedicated pediatric dental practice. They provide comprehensive dental care for children, including diagnosing and treating cavities (fillings), managing dental development issues, handling dental emergencies, and caring for children with special healthcare needs. If your child requires treatment beyond preventive hygiene, we will refer you to a trusted local pediatric dentist or general dental office comfortable treating children.

Building Healthy Habits in Colorado Springs

Let Practice 32 be part of your child’s journey to a healthy smile. We focus on making preventive care a positive experience.

Call Practice 32 at 719-427-4733 to schedule your child’s dental hygiene appointment in Colorado Springs!

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Lisa.★★★★★
I highly recommend Practice 32. Olivia is very knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and takes the time to explain what she is doing, explains how to properly floss and how to take the best care of your teeth. Very different from any other teeth cleaning I’ve ever experienced! Definitely check out Practice 32!


Jerome★★★★★
When I went to Practice 32, I found Olivia to be very professional and friendly. The office was immaculate, beautifully decorated and calming. Olivia spent more time than any other dental hygienist I had been to explaining her process and how to better care for my teeth…


Joe★★★★★
Not only are my teeth super clean, I learned so much in how to properly clean my teeth. Trust me, I thought I knew what I was doing but Olivia showed me the way!! If you want great care and knowledge, go see Olivia. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!


Michelle★★★★★
This was the most pleasant and relaxing dental cleaning that I’ve ever had. Olivia was patient and kind, and explained the process and the equipment. I found it both interesting and informative! I appreciate that she was also able to take X-rays, which can be sent to my new dentist. Olivia will be my hygienist from here on out. Thank you!


Rose★★★★★
Olivia is a wonderful! This is the first time I’ve used the guided biofilm therapy, and my teeth felt so much cleaner than a traditional cleaning. Highly recommend!

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