Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Dr. Michael Wilson supports the ADA in their efforts.Whether you're a member of the dental team, a teacher, or a parent, teaching kids how to develop good habits at an early age will encourage good dental health over a lifetime. As dental professionals at Wilson Orthodontics, we also encourage parents to begin at an early age scheduling regular dental visits to give your child the best start possible.
Attached are some fun activities you can use to engage kids of all ages regarding dental health. Download Here
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Not all kids are happy about wearing, especially teens. If teeth are slow erupting, a problem develops during a pubertal growth spurt, permanent teeth don’t erupt properly, or finances were an issue, your child may not be a happy camper. Wearing braces between the ages of 11-14 is the most common age for treatment and normally the age of least resistance in most cases. However, after that, be prepared for opposition.
Your first discussion sets the stage for how your child accepts or rejects the news they require treatment at Wilson Orthodontics. Allowing your apprehension and fears to surface can impact how your child responds. Read more on Not All kids are Happy Wearing Braces – Good Communication Paves the Way…
Busy lifestyles and a multitude of distractions make it very difficult for kids and families today to eat a meal together. Most of us at Wilson Orthodontics often find ourselves eating on the run between busy work schedules, dance lessons, sports practices and games, school activities, karate lessons … the list is endless. Not to mention how difficult it is to steer our kids away from the distractions of computer games and TV.
Getting your kids to sit still for an entire meal is difficult, but is important when developing good eating habits that will benefit them throughout life. Dr. Michael J. Wilson at Wilson Orthodontics would like to offer you a few tips that will encourage good eating habits for your kids that will benefit them as they move on in life. Read more on Encouraging Kids to Eat Properly Benefits Everyone……
At Wilson Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?”
Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years ago, malocclusions (bad bites) seem to have become more prevalent. Why? Human growth patterns saw teeth and jaws fail to accommodate teeth and jaw development as different ethnic and genetic backgrounds began to live together and populate.
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