February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Because developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February.

Now in its 63rd year, this month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers and many others.

Parents and teachers can help kids celebrate and learn more about the importance of a healthy smile. The ADA offers free downloadable information, kid-friendly oral health worksheets and games on MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website. Click on the For Kids tab on the left side of the page for a variety of age-appropriate activities, games and videos and presentations. There are also teaching guides that adults can use at home, in the classroom or in other community-based settings.

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Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com 

Family Dentistry

Building Trust with Attentive Care
Making our youngest patients comfortable goes well beyond making sure they have toys and blankets. The Lifetime Family Dentistry team is trained to make every moment of their visit a positive one. We listen to their concerns and interact with them directly so they feel special. Reducing bright lights, letting them hug a special friend (stuffed animal), and even using laughing gas if needed will all help eliminate any nervousness about the care they receive. Every treatment is administered with a gentle touch, and every patient leaves with a bright, clean, happy smile!

When Should Your Child Start?
The American Dental Association recommends the first appointment occur soon after the first baby tooth comes in. We see infants, toddlers, children of every age, all the way through adolescence and into adulthood.

Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com