2022 February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Children’s Dental Health Month
Parents and Guardians:
Infants and Children
Get started early in caring for infant’s gums and
children’s teeth. Our motto: ‘It contributes to- “Healthy Teeth – Healthy You!”
Our Team
Health team -Dental Hygienists, in the US and Canada,
suggest these simple tips on caring for your child’s teeth to reduce the risk
of oral infection and Early Childhood Caries/cavities [ECC].
With
the arrival of the new teeth coming in children’s diet changes to eating more
like an adult, and bacteria continue to produce acids and toxins that are
harmful to hard and soft tissues in the mouth.
• Keep your own teeth and gums as healthy as
possible to minimize
transmission of strep bacteria.
• Develop a routine for cleaning your baby’s
mouth. Wipe their mouth and
gums using a clean, wet cloth or piece of gauze after each feeding.
• Gently clean newly erupted teeth with gauze or
a washcloth,
or with a small soft toothbrush (no toothpaste) specially designed for baby
teeth.
• Keep non-nutritious, sugary fruit punches and
other drinks out of baby bottles.
• If you do use a bottle or sip cup at naptime
during the day or at bedtime, avoid juices, milk or formula, as all of these
contain some amount of sugar. Use plain water instead.
• Reduce the frequency of nighttime feedings. Frequent feeding at night, when saliva
flow is at its lowest, increases the risk of ECC. The pooling of any liquid
(except water) around teeth at night also increases the risk.
• If your baby uses a soother, check its
packaging and shape to ensure it has an orthodontic design, which will help
prevent teeth from moving. The best ones are nipple-shaped, keep baby’s lips
closed and encourage natural breathing through the nose.
• Never dip
soothers in anything sweet; honey is one of the worst offenders.
• If your baby is on liquid medication (usually
sweetened for taste), rinse and brush their mouth with clear water immediately after the
medication is given.
• Check for early warning signs of ECC by
lifting up baby’s lips. White, chalky teeth
signal a mild case; brown or black-stained teeth and erosion indicate a more
serious case. Contact your dental hygienist immediately.
Note: Early Childhood Caries (ECC), formerly known as nursing bottle caries,
baby bottle tooth decay…
• Gradually introduce foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet. These foods, which require hard or long chewing, cause saliva to flow, which removes the acid and returns cavity-protecting calcium to the teeth.
Find
more information at www.cdho.org.
Source: http://www.ottawaparentingtimes.ca/daily-oral-health-tips-babies-toddlers/
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Black
History Month
2022 February
Our Deepest Fear – is not that We are in Adequate.
Our
deepest fear – is that We are Powerful Beyond Measure
We
ask ourselves – who am I to be Brilliant – Gorgeous – Talent and Fabulous?
Actually,
who are You not to be!
It is
our light – not our Darkness that most frighten us.
You
playing small does not serve the world.
There
is nothing enlighten about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure
around you.
We
were all meant to shine as children do.
We
were born to make manifest the glory of G-d that is within us.
It’s
not just in some of us; but in every one.
And
as we let our own light shine – We unconsciously give other people, permission
to do the same.
As we
are liberated from our fear - Our presence automatically liberates others.
Note:
Nelson Mandala did NOT use this
amazing and thought-provoking piece in his 1994 Inaugural Address. Although, he
has written wonderful material as such.
However, this was
written by Marianne Williamson, from
the 1992 book 'A Return To Love.'
We love you both!
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