Healthy Baby Teeth For Boulder Toddlers

Healthy Baby Teeth For Boulder Toddlers

Though we don’t often think about it, Boulder children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children over 6.

Tooth decay, if left undetected or untreated in Boulder toddlers and children can result in altered eating habits, delayed speech development, and create an unhealthy environment for permanent tooth development. Healthy baby teeth lead to healthier permanent teeth later in life.

Boulder mothers who practice preventive dental and oral care during prenatal and postnatal periods can better protect her child from cavities. Boulder parents and care providers should not prop a bottle for their baby in a crib or car seat, avoiding nighttime bottle or breast feeding, and clean their child’s teeth with a cloth or soft baby toothbrush as soon as they erupt. It is also recommended that Boulder parents check regularly for chalky white or brown spots which could indicate the beginning of decay.

Boulder cosmetic dentists and pediatric dentists in the 80026 zip code area advise taking your child to his first dental appointment six months after the first tooth appears, or around his first birthday, to begin discussing fluoride prescriptions and other preventive care issues.

To set up your toddler’s first dental check-up at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette call 303-665-5335 today!

Our cosmetic and sedation dentistry staff, who offer state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable environment, will be happy to answer all of your questions. We also offer a wide range of cosmetic dental procedures for adults, including teeth whitening and dental implants.