Stern Steven P

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Steven P Stern. DMD. PA Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry Specialty Permit #2451 Manalapan, NJ 07726 When to Start Brushing? You should start brushing your child��s teeth as soon as they appear. Initially, use a child-sized, soft bristled brush with only a pea-size dab of children��s non-fluoride toothpaste until age two. After age two, a fluoride toothpaste is preferred, however, make sure your child does not swallow the toothpaste. The Right Tooth Brush: Because children��s hands and mouth are different from adults, they need toothbrushes specifically designed for them. A large handle can help children control their toothbrushes. Children��s toothbrushes should also have soft bristles with rounded ends for gentle cleansing of teeth and delicate gum tissue. Good Diet-Healthier teeth: Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. Try to limit your child��s snacks. If your child must snack, choose nutritious foods such as vegetables, low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese and fresh fruit. Sticky sugary fruit or candy snacks, however, should be avoided. Fluoride for Strong Teeth Children who drink fluoridated water have significantly fewer cavities. If your community��s drinking water is not fluoridated, your child should take a daily fluoride supplement. This an be a liquid or chewable tablet or combined with other vitamins as a multi-vitamin. Proper Dosages of Fluoride Age Daily Dose 6 months- 3 years 0.25 mg 3 years �� 6 years 0.5 mg 6 years �� 14 years 1.0 mg When should I First Take My Child to the Dentist? A child��s first visit to the dentist should be before his or her second birthday. It is never too early to see the dentist. If you child suffers an injury to his or her mouth, the teeth should be examined for possibly fractured or loosened teeth. How Can I Prepare My Child for the First Dental Visit? You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Tell your child in advance that someone will look at his or her teeth and clean them. Allow the dentist and the staff to introduce other procedures. Your dentist will examine your child��s mouth for early signs of decay and other problems. The dentist will also tell you many things you need to know about helping our child to grow up cavity-free. We All Start With No Cavities Keep Your Child��s Smith Healthy Pediatric dentistry focuses on the oral health and unique needs of young people. We are concerned about your child��s total health care, and good oral hygiene is an important part of the total health. We help children feel good about visiting the dentist. Parents and children are taught proper oral hygiene and diet habits. Our special office design and kid friendly communication style create a positive dental experience. Early assessment and risk intervention. Oral-Facial growth analysis. DENTAL PLANS ACCEPTED. Delta, Cigna, Guardian, Horizon and Met-Life. SNACKING �� The Good & The Bad Cavities are the most prevalent chronic disease of children. If left untreated, cavities can lead to serious, infection and pain. Of course, the first line defense against cavities is prevention. Snacking on surgery foods or beverages will promote tooth decay. The form of sugar, the time of day, and the frequency that sweets are eaten are factors that must be considered. 1.Form of Sugar: Foods that are sticky, crumbly or syrupy are most harmful. 2.Time of the Day: Between meals sweets are more harmful than sweets eaten with meals. 3. Frequency: Frequent snacking or sipping a beverage over a prolonged period of time is more harmful than consuming it all at once. If you want your child cavity free, it is your responsibility to provide appropriate snacks. It is important to brush after your child takes vitamins and syrupy medicines.

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