{"id":172,"date":"2019-02-28T21:39:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2019-03-01T21:40:24","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T21:40:24","slug":"preventing-a-common-problem-for-kids-withyour-dentist-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/28\/preventing-a-common-problem-for-kids-withyour-dentist-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing a Common Problem for Kids withYour Dentist in Las Cruces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You love to see your child\u2019s adorable smile. It brightens\nyour day and warms your heart. You would do anything to keep seeing that smile,\nwouldn\u2019t you? Well, many children face a dental problem that can impact much\nmore than their teeth. This February, which is National Children\u2019s Dental\nHealth Month, make sure your child knows how to care for their smile, so you\ncan better set them up for success and good oral health. Check out this helpful\ninformation from your dentist in Las Cruces.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What dental problems is my child at risk for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common condition that children face is cavities. In\nfact, your child is five times more likely to get a cavity than asthma, and it\nis estimated that 20% of children ages 5 through 11 have at least one untreated\ndecayed tooth. Cavities can give your child pain or infections and can lead to\ndifficulty in eating, sleeping, playing, paying attention in school, and smiling.\nIn fact, studies have shown that children with oral issues earn lower grades\nthan those who have good oral health. Cavities may be small, but they can cause\nbig problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are good oral habits that I should teach my child?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with and preventing tooth decay starts with essential\nhealthy oral habits, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n