Making Family Dental Care a Priority | Snohomish, WA

Children learn dental hygiene from their parents and family members. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is something everyone in your family should be involved in. Taking proper care of your teeth and gums now prevents problems when you get older, for children and parents. Family dental care is very important and Dr. Haines DDS, offers a general routine that each member of the family should follow. Babies and Children

  1. Clean each new tooth gently with a clean wet washcloth. As your baby grows you can switch to a child’s toothbrush.
  2. Do not use toothpaste on a child younger than 2 years old.
  3. Do not let your baby fall asleep with a bottle. This leads to what is called “baby bottle tooth decay.”
  4. Take your child to the dentist regularly starting at 1 year of age.

Teenagers

  1. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
  2. Floss at least once a day.
  3. Don’t smoke or chew tobacco.
  4. If your teenager plays sports be sure they wear a protective mouth guard.
  5. Make sure they see the dentist for all regular checkups.

Adults

  1. Brush teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
  2. Floss at least once a day.
  3. Don’t smoke or chew tobacco.
  4. Check with your doctor to make sure any medications you are taking might damage your teeth.
  5. Check your mouth regularly for sores, red swollen gums or anything out of the ordinary.
  6. See your dentist every six months for regular checkups and cleanings.

Family dental care is a priority. Make dental appointments for your family with Dr. Ted Haines, DDS in Snohomish, WA. Dr. Haines offers the best in family dental care and will help keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Call today at 360-568-8577. Visit his website at www.tedhainesdds.com.

Dr. Haines accepts patients from Monroe, Lake Stevens, Everett, Mill Creek, Woodenville and all surrounding areas.