Pediatric Dentist in Vista, CA – Take Care of Your Kid's Oral Health

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• A child's smile is
• one of life's
• greatest blessings.

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• Did you know, pediatric dental disease is the No.
  1 chronic childhood illness? And more than 25 of
  children aged 2-5 and 50 of those aged 12-15,
  suffer from tooth decay.
• When it is left untreated, pediatric dental
  disease can lead to malnutrition, bacterial
  infections, emergency surgery and even death.

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• There are a number of problems that affect the
  oral health of children including tooth decay,
  thumb sucking, lip sucking, and early tooth loss.
  Even though the baby teeth are eventually
  replaced with permanent teeth, keeping them
  healthy is important for your child's overall
  health and well-being.

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• When should I take my child to the dentist?
• Six months after your child's first tooth erupts.
  This is the ideal time for the dentist to
  carefully examine the development of your child's
  oral health.
• Dental problems often start early, so the sooner
  the visit occurs, the better.

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• Why is it important to fix baby teeth that have
  decay?
• If a baby tooth decays or is removed too early,
  the space necessary for the permanent tooth is
  lost and can only be regained through orthodontic
  treatment.
• Decayed baby teeth can cause permanent teeth to
  erupt improperly, resulting in tooth enamel
  defects and leads to weaker teeth.

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• How can children prevent damage to their teeth?
• Use a straw when drinking sugary drinks to keep
  sugar away from teeth.
• If you purchase bottled water, make sure that it
  is fluoridated.
• Regular dental checkups, combined with brushing
  with fluoride toothpaste will also help protect
  children's teeth.

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• Vista Smiles - Healthy Smiles for a Healthy Life!
  
• Vista Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry wants to help
  your kid have the brightest smile possible!
• Book an appointment with our certified Pediatric
  Dentist in Vista, CA
• Visit http//vistasmilesdentist.com/make-an-appoi
  ntment/
• Call 760-631-0007