Set Your Child Up For a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums! Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SCDid you know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC enjoys teaching children how to LOVE the dentist. In today’s blog, Dr. Ayers answers some of parents’ top questions about caring for their little ones’ teeth.
My infant is teething. How should I care for his teeth?
My baby sucks her thumb. Should I be concerned?Thumb sucking is a natural habit for babies and helps them feel secure and may also help them soothe themselves. At these early stages, thumb sucking is considered harmless in terms of speech development and growth. It will usually subside between the ages of two and four as your child learns new ways to self-soothe and communicate. Thumb sucking beyond two years of age could potentially impact permanent tooth development. If she continues to suck her thumb past the age of two, talk to Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental about positive ways to help her stop. My son is a year old and still doesn’t have his first tooth. Is this a reason to worry?Most children have baby teeth begin to emerge before 12 months of age. However, it’s not uncommon for baby teeth to take longer. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ayers to be certain there is no underlying medical issue, but there’s no harm in waiting a few months before taking this step. There’s a good chance that first tooth will show up soon! |
Dr. Greg Ayers of ProGrin Dental in South Carolina is an established and highly esteemed cosmetic dentist who has lectured at premier dental institutions across America as well provides cosmetic dentistry to Hollywood stars and professional athletes. Dr. Ayers maintains dental practices in six locations across South Carolina.