{"id":1906,"date":"2016-02-02T08:21:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T08:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2016-02-02T08:21:39","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T08:21:39","slug":"dr-ayers-at-progrin-dental-in-greenville-sc-shares-how-to-set-your-child-up-for-a-lifetime-of-healthy-teeth-and-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/dr-ayers-at-progrin-dental-in-greenville-sc-shares-how-to-set-your-child-up-for-a-lifetime-of-healthy-teeth-and-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Your Child Up For a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums! Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"box_head\" class=\"head mw-976\">\n<div id=\"header-container\" class=\"header-nav\">\n<div id=\"mod-header\" class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"page\">\n<div class=\"line nav files_view network\">\n<div id=\"box_logo_section\" class=\"unit logo_cntr logo_unit\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<h2>Set Your Child Up For a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums! Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC<\/h2>\n<h3>Did you know <strong>February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month<\/strong>? Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC enjoys teaching children how to LOVE the dentist. In today\u2019s blog, Dr. Ayers answers some of parents\u2019 top questions about caring for their little ones\u2019 teeth.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>My infant is teething. How should I care for his teeth?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wipe his teeth and gums gently with a warm, wet washcloth or a damp piece of gauze.<\/li>\n<li>Provide chilled (not frozen) teething toys to help soothe pain and irritation.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up meals with water to effectively rinse your baby\u2019s teeth.<\/li>\n<li>As more teeth come in, introduce a soft baby toothbrush so he can get used to the feel of a toothbrush in his mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><em>My baby sucks her thumb. Should I be concerned?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>My son is a year old and still doesn\u2019t have his first tooth. Is this a reason to worry?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most children have baby teeth begin to emerge before 12 months of age. However, it\u2019s 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\u2019s no harm in waiting a few months before taking this step. There\u2019s a good chance that first tooth will show up soon!<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1907 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16021-Social-Post-Childrens-Dental-Health3.png\" alt=\"Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC \" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1907 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16021-Social-Post-Childrens-Dental-Health3.png\" alt=\"Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC \" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><em>When should I schedule my daughter\u2019s first dental visit at ProGrin or iGrin? <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Schedule your baby\u2019s first appointment\u00a0in our Greenville, SC dental office as soon as her first tooth emerges. We suggest you schedule this first dental appointment by the time she reaches a year old.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>How can I make my son\u2019s dental visit with Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC a positive experience?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Keep it positive &#8211; if you\u2019ve had a bad experience with the dentist in the past, it\u2019s important not to let him see this. The earlier you bring your son to our kid-friendly office, the more comfortable he will feel! Our staff loves helping kids of all ages enjoy their dental visits and we\u2019ll go the extra mile to make sure your son feels at ease and has fun.<\/p>\n<p>Read children\u2019s books about the dentist and answer any questions in a positive tone. Tell him he can bring a special friend (like a stuffed animal) to help him be brave.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC loves treating little ones and looks forward to helping your child develop a lifetime of healthy hygiene habits! Call us today at 864-761-0123 to book appointments for your whole family! Also check us out on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/progrindental?_rdr=p\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/101171625738580087222\/about\">Google+<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set Your Child Up For a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums! Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC Did you know February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month? Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental in Greenville, SC enjoys teaching children how to LOVE the dentist. 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