# Preventative Dental Care for Kids | Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

https://pediatricdent.com/services/preventative-care

> Clinic-provided patient education / marketing content — useful for straightforward preventative guidance and clinic-specific recommendations; attribute health claims to Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics rather than presenting them as independent clinical evidence.

## Summary

Practical pediatric preventative dental advice recommending twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing (and optional mouthwash), a balanced low-sugar diet, six-month dental check-ups with professional cleanings and digital radiography, consideration of dental sealants, and sport mouthguard use.

## Audience

Parents and caregivers of children

## Prompts this page answers

- What are basic preventative dental care tips for my child?
- How often should my child visit the dentist for check-ups?
- What is a dental sealant and when should I ask my child's dentist about it?
- How should I manage my child's diet to reduce cavities?
- Should my child wear a mouthguard for sports?

## Purpose

To inform parents/caregivers about preventative dental practices for children and encourage regular dental check-ups at the clinic.

## Highlights

- Brush: have children brush at least twice a day with a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste, including the top surface of the tongue.
- Floss: clean between teeth at least once daily; mouthwash can also help reduce bacteria.
- Diet: encourage a balanced diet, limit processed sugars and coordinate sugary drinks with meals; water is recommended between meals.
- Check-Ups: schedule dental checkups every six months for professional cleaning; the practice uses digital radiography for immediate x-ray review.
- Sealants & Safety: ask about dental sealants for back teeth and mouthguards for children who play sports.

## How to cite

Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics — https://pediatricdent.com/services/preventative-care

## Publisher

**Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics** — A pediatric dental and orthodontic practice (site footer: 'Creating healthy smiles for over 55 years with expert pediatric dental and orthodontic care').

## Topics

- preventative dental care for kids
- pediatric dental checkups
- children brushing and flossing
- dental sealants for children
- mouthguards for kids

## Key entities

- **Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics** (organization): The dental practice publishing the page; provides pediatric dentistry and orthodontics services. — https://pediatricdent.com
- **5538 N Burdick St, Fayetteville, NY 13066, United States** (location): Clinic address listed in the page footer.
- **Digital radiography** (other): Stated as the office technology used for immediate observation of x-rays.
- **Preventative Care (service)** (other): The clinic's preventative care guidance page. — https://pediatricdent.com/services/preventative-care/