At Dental Health Group, we are proud to provide dental care for patients of all ages. When you need a dentist to care for your whole family, you want to choose a practice that will work with your schedule. We work with our patients to ensure that each family member can get the care they need. Our team will also do all they can to ensure that children and adults can be seen on the same day.
Learn about the family dentistry services we offer for patients in the Colmar, PA area and the importance of routine care for all ages. During this time, babies can experience sore or tender gums.
Rubbing sore gums gently with a clean finger, the back of a cold spoon, or a wet cloth helps soothe them. Teething rings work well. This happens because sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in dental plaque, forming acids that attack the tooth enamel. Each time a child drinks liquids containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for about 20 minutes.
When awake, saliva carries away the liquid. Tooth decay in infants can be minimized or prevented by not allowing sleeping infants to bottle-feed. Infants who need a bottle to fall asleep should be given a water-filled bottle or a pacifier.
Primary or baby teeth play a crucial role in dental development. A child cannot chew food properly and has difficulty speaking clearly without them. Primary teeth are vital to jaw development and help guide the permanent teeth into place. How your child cares for their primary teeth plays a critical role in how they treat permanent teeth.
