REDMOND, WA. – Aug. 26 – Ronald Frost DDS, an established Redmond dentist, offers helpful tips as children are getting ready to start school. He loves working with families and nurturing good oral hygiene habits from even in the youngest of his patients. As a Kirkland dentist, he knows it’s hard to keep up the good work at home and making it part of the daily routine is not a small challenge. Here are some tips to make it easier:
* Don't eat ice cubes. It’s tempting to chew on the ice at the bottom of the glass, especially when it’s flavored with soda. It’s almost as tempting as popping a kernel of unpopped kernel or a piece of candy that had solidified into a rock in your mouth. Many older fillings can get tiny cracks because of the stress of chewing hard items, and then irreversible process of decay begins. Is it really worth it?
* Buy new toothbrushes. If the outer bristles on the brush are starting to flare, it’s time to change it. But even if they are not, isn’t it fun to pick out a new brush with your child’s favorite cartoon character, glitter and stars, or maybe even upgrade to a “grownup” sonic brush?
* Launch rewards. Did your kid do great at the dentist, and no new cavities were detected? That’s something to celebrate. Plan a trip to the movies or to a water park, just skip the sugary snacks part.
The Bellevue Dentist office of Dr. Frost provides comprehensive treatment in all areas of denstry in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The services range from family and cosmetic dentistry to orthodontics and simple cleanings and teeth bleaching. For more information, visit www.ronaldfrostdds.com.
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