{"id":27,"date":"2019-04-06T16:58:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T16:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2019-05-02T17:03:01","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T17:03:01","slug":"dentist-for-teens-new-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/06\/dentist-for-teens-new-britain\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Healthcare Tips from Your Dentist for Teens in New Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have a teenager at home, you may be all too familiar\nwith the challenges that they can bring. With the many things you have to worry\nabout, it\u2019s easy to forget that their oral health is just as important as their\noverall wellbeing. That\u2019s why your dentist for teens in New Britain has\ndeveloped a list of oral healthcare tips to help your loved one keep their\nmouth as healthy as possible. Good oral health habits during their teenage\nyears will only set them up for smile success in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Oral Healthcare for Teens is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teenagers face a higher number of oral health risks than the\ntypical person because of factors like contact sports, diets full of sugar, and\northodontics. This is also a time in your teens life where they may pick up\nhabits like smoking, mouth piercings, or eating disorders. Because of these\nvariables, they are automatically more susceptible to dental problems like\ntooth decay and cavities. Thankfully, most dental issues can be completely\nprevented if your teen takes proper care of their smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important that your teenager brushes their teeth twice\na day. This is done properly by angling the toothbrush at 45 degrees, making\nsure to clean the gumline for plaque and bacteria. Flossing daily is also\nimportant because it cleans away food debris and plaque that builds up in\nbetween their teeth. For teens, the best time to floss is at night to clear\naway any debris that has collected in their smile throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Foods and Drinks High in Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teens tend to gravitate towards sugary beverages and food\nitems. As a parent, you can control the kind of food that\u2019s in your house, so\nyou can help keep your loved one\u2019s smile healthy by stocking the fridge with\nwater instead of soda. Crunchy veggies are also great for their smile because\nthey have antimicrobial properties. You should also keep in mind that there are\nsugar substitutes like xylitol that you can use instead of sugar. This will\ngive your teen their sweet satisfaction without the negative impact that sugar\ncan have on their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Your Dentist Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, it\u2019s vital that your teenager visits\nthe dentist<\/a> at least twice a year for routine checkups and cleanings. These\nregular checkups help prevent and detect issues like gum disease, cavities, and\ntooth decay, but they also provide your son or daughter with potentially\nlifesaving oral cancer screenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to help set your teenager up for oral health\nsuccess in the future? Use these tips to keep their smile healthy and dazzling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Moe Beydoun is a highly-trained dentist who possesses\nthe right attitude and background to give teenagers quality dental care while\nkeeping them comfortable. For any questions, he can be contacted through his website<\/a> or by phone at\n(860) 224-2419. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have a teenager at home, you may be all too familiar with the challenges that they can bring. With the many things you have to worry about, it\u2019s easy to forget that their oral health is just as important as their overall wellbeing. That\u2019s why your dentist for teens in New Britain has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27\/revisions\/30"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}