{"id":107,"date":"2020-04-16T19:38:54","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T19:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/?p=107"},"modified":"2020-05-12T19:39:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T19:39:06","slug":"childrens-dentistry-7-smile-care-tips-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/childrens-dentistry-7-smile-care-tips-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Easy Ways to Care for Your Child\u2019s Smile in Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FatherIs your child stuck at home because their school has temporarily closed to stop the spread of COVID-19? While practicing social distancing is the best way to keep them safe from the coronavirus, your son or daughter may be prone to develop bad dental habits without their normal routines. The last thing you need during quarantine is for your little one to get a toothache or chip a tooth! Here are seven children\u2019s dentistry tips<\/a> to help your child take care of their smile while staying home in Auburn.<\/p>\n

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Tip #1: Clean Those Smiles Regularly<\/h2>\n

Amidst all the changes to your family\u2019s daily schedule, don\u2019t let regular toothbrushing fall to the wayside! Make sure your child is brushing their teeth every morning and night to fend off oral health issues and retain a sense of normalcy.<\/p>\n

Tip #2: Try Making Toothbrushing More Fun<\/h2>\n

If you can make toothbrushing more fun for your little one, they\u2019ll be more excited to clean their smile. As they brush for two minutes, try reading to them or playing a catchy song they can dance to.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: Watch How Much Toothpaste They Use<\/h2>\n

To avoid an extra trip to the store, make sure your son or daughter is only using as much toothpaste as they need. If they\u2019re six years old or older, that\u2019s a drop about the size of a pea.<\/p>\n

Tip #4: Cook Nutritious Meals Together<\/h2>\n

Making healthy meals together is a great way to keep your child entertained and productive. You can use this activity to teach them life skills and the relationship between nutrition and oral health.<\/p>\n

Tip #5: Don\u2019t Leave Snacks Out<\/h2>\n

Leaving snacks out in an easily accessible area encourages snacking throughout the day, which raises the risk of tooth decay. Keep cavities at bay by putting snacks away and out of sight.<\/p>\n

Tip #6: Celebrate Establishing Healthy Habits<\/h2>\n

The lessons and habits you teach your child in quarantine can benefit them their whole life. Encourage them to establish regular dental routines with habit trackers and rewards for meeting certain goals.<\/p>\n

Tip #7: Set a Good Example<\/h2>\n

Show your son or daughter that you take oral health seriously by brushing your teeth with them. This keeps them engaged in oral hygiene while allowing you to keep an eye on their brushing habits. Additionally, this practice ensures that you\u2019re taking enough time to care for your own smile as well!<\/p>\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n

Our highly experienced dentists at New England Kids have always put the health and safety of the growing smiles of Auburn, MA first. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have chosen to follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and have temporarily closed their office. While they continue to firmly believe in the importance of routine dental care, regular checkups and cleanings will be postponed until further notice for the best interests of their patients. If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to contact them via their <\/em>website<\/em><\/a> or at (508) 832-6278. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your child stuck at home because their school has temporarily closed to stop the spread of COVID-19? While practicing social distancing is the best way to keep them safe from the coronavirus, your son or daughter may be prone to develop bad dental habits without their normal routines. The last thing you need during […]<\/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.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions\/109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}