Empowering Your Family with Dental Education
At Jenkins Dentistry for Kids, we believe that dental care is about more than just visits to the dentist every six months. We know that building a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits starts with education. We are here to help!
Dr. Jill Jenkins and her team of pediatric dental associates create engaging and educational dental content to keep you and your family informed on dental procedures, dental care tips, nutrition guides, and more!
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6 Dental Tips for Teens
Teenagers are susceptible to gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth injuries, but you can help mitigate the risk of dental issues by encouraging them and helping them with the following dental tips for teens.
What Order Do Baby Teeth Come In?
Baby teeth are essential to your child’s long-term oral growth and development. Your baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaw at birth. Baby teeth will begin to erupt from the gums between 4-8 months.
Nutritional Tips for Your Child’s Dental Health
Taking care of your child’s teeth includes more than just brushing twice a day and flossing. Nutrition plays a significant role in your child’s dental health. A good diet is essential for your child’s overall growth and development, which includes their teeth.
A Parent’s Guide to Dental Care
Your child’s dental health begins shortly after birth. The following recommendations from Jenkins Dentistry for Kids will help guide your family to help create life-long dental health habits for your child, and prevent long-term oral health issues.