Mississauga dentist offers dental care tips for kids

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Apr 16, 2020 | Children’s Dentistry

Most patients understand that keeping your mouth in tip-top shape starts at home with good dental practices. However, just like children learn to walk, ride a bike, and read, they also need to learn the proper methods for cleaning their teeth.

Dental Care Tips for Kids in Mississauga Area

Dr. Rina Kotecha of Dentistry on 10 knows that starting early is the key to good health practices in children. She offers the following tips for her child patients and adult patients with children.

Start early. Parents should take responsibility for keeping their child’s mouth clean even before the first tooth erupts through the gums. Wiping a baby’s gums with a soft cloth after feedings begins a good habit while keeping the gums free from sugar and bacteria.
Begin brushing. As soon as your child has a tooth you can begin to brush his teeth with a soft toothbrush. Once your child is a little bit older and can hold the toothbrush, let him or her try to brush the teeth. Show the child the proper way, and always finish the job to be sure that you’ve cleaned the hard to reach back teeth. Also, consider allowing the child to choose the toothbrush. One that has a favorite character or colors makes brushing more fun.
Eat healthy. Sugary foods and beverages are common causes for cavities and weaknesses in the teeth. The sugar in candy, fruit juice, soda, and sweet foods coats the teeth and makes it a perfect environment for plaque and bacteria to grow. Teaching your child to limit the amount of sugar in the diet is not only good for teeth; it’s good for overall health.
Visit regularly. Schedule your child’s first dental appointment when he or she is still young, even before the first birthday. By visiting the dentist early, you establish a relationship with the dentist who can help teach you about the proper way to care for your child’s teeth at home. Consider letting your child sit in on an appointment with you or an older sibling to understand the process and that the dentist’s office is a comfortable environment.

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For more information about keeping your child’s teeth and mouth healthy, or to schedule an appointment, call the Dentistry on 10 office at (905) 455-9262.

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Hi, my name is Naren. I have been coming to dentistry on 10 for at least five years, probably a lot longer than that. I first heard about Doctor Rena, through a friend of mine who was my roommate back in college and the, the, thing that attracted me to her right off the bat is she went to Harvard of course, you know Harvard is one of the top schools in the world, so you know studying at Harvard and Learning dentistry Harvard, I’ve never met anybody who went to Harvard, so that was the number one thing. But when I came here, it’s not the Harvard that I ended up staying here for. It’s because she’s a very caring person and she has a team that really is caring. So, for example, you know I, I, have some health conditions and you know taking care of my gums is really, really, important and I’m like not that good at taking care of myself. So you know she just, just, stuck with me, just kept at me and, you know, just taught me things and talk to me about things and you know. And when I did, you know, kind of mess up and you know, get gum disease again. You know she you know, stuck with me. So, like for me personally, I know people come for dentistry for lots of reasons, some people you know, care about their smile and things like that. For me personally, it’s the health because I have a history of health issues in my family and I know the importance of, you know, taking care of your gums and you overall mouth and health so I would strongly recommend Doctor Rena if you really care about your health. If you really want somebody who’s not just trying to, you know, give you things you don’t need, but really, who’s trying to focus on what’s good for you, helping you achieve your goals. She’s very caring, very, very patient, very, very, gentle and, and, she’s there for you. So, it’s almost like having a partner in health who’s working with you to make your life better. So, we all need it, and especially as we get older when we are in our 40s and 50s, we need to take care of our health and without doctor Rena I don’t think I would have the comes I have and I don’t think I would be working on my health. Thank you very much Doctor Rena and I would, absolutely without a hesitation, recommend anybody and my entire family comes here as well as my two kids and My wife. So, thank you for being an amazing dentist and thank you for caring about people who live in the neighbourhood and their health.

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