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Between influencers on YouTube, well-meaning friends and family, and seemingly endless articles on Google, the term \u201cinformation overload\u201d takes on a whole new meaning when you become a parent. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to have professionals you can trust in your corner, including an experienced and caring pediatric dentist. That way, you can separate myth from fact (after all, there is a lot of misinformation out there!). With this in mind, keep reading to learn four common myths about children\u2019s dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: There\u2019s No Need to Brush Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This misconception usually stems from the fact that baby teeth eventually fall out. While that\u2019s true, they do serve an important purpose. Not only do they help your child eat a variety of foods and smile with confidence, but they also act as placeholders for their permanent teeth. In other words, skipping essential oral hygiene steps, like brushing, can negatively impact everything from your little one\u2019s self-esteem to their oral health and the alignment of their bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Sugar Is The Only Cause of Cavities  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably heard countless times that ice cream, soda, and other sugary treats can lead to decay. While that\u2019s certainly true, that\u2019s not the only culprit. Decay can also develop from brushing inconsistently, overindulging on starchy foods, and skipping biannual dental checkups and cleanings (more on that a little later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Thumb-Sucking Is Always Bad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thumb-sucking is a very common self-soothing behavior for infants and toddlers. However, many parents worry about the habit sticking around long enough to negatively impact their child\u2019s bite. While that\u2019s certainly possible, it\u2019s often a habit that goes away as they grow up. If that doesn\u2019t happen \u2013 that\u2019s okay! Reach out to their pediatrician or pediatric dentist; they can share helpful resources and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Young Kids Don\u2019t Need a Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps one of the most common myths about children\u2019s dentistry is that small children don\u2019t need to visit a dentist. That\u2019s not the case! In fact, parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their little one around their first birthday (or sooner if their first tooth emerges before that).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Kids’ Smiles on Lincoln<\/a> is united behind a mission to help children of all ages<\/a> maintain healthy, happy smiles \u2013 from their first birthday to their final appointment before heading off to college. That\u2019s why we offer preventive, restorative, and emergency dentistry \u2013 all in one convenient location near you. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (508) 290-0090<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Between influencers on YouTube, well-meaning friends and family, and seemingly endless articles on Google, the term \u201cinformation overload\u201d takes on a whole new meaning when you become a parent. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to have professionals you can trust in your corner, including an experienced and caring pediatric dentist. That way, you can separate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDental Debunk: 4 Common Myths About Children\u2019s Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a parent, the term \u201cinformation overload\u201d takes on a whole new meaning. 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