Let’s Defeat Tooth Decay
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Health advocates have long said that children should see pediatric dentists once every six months, starting at the age of 1. That recommendation has become even firmer after recent studies have shown the negative effects on children’s health when dental care is not adequately provided, especially early on in life. What we were taught decades ago about the importance of regular and early dental care is even more true today.
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- 1. Let’s Defeat Tooth Decay Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates
- 2. 39400 Garfield Rd. Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-286-0700 www.mychildsteeth.c om TIMES ARE CHANGING Technology Travel Healthcare Social Communication What our parents and teachers taught us as children might be totally different today.
- 3. 39400 Garfield Rd. Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-286-0700 www.mychildsteeth.c om PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY RECOMMENDATIONS • Health advocates have long said that children should see pediatric dentists once every six months, starting at the age of 1. • That recommendation has become even firmer after recent studies have shown the negative effects on children’s health when dental care is not adequately provided, especially early on in life. • What we were taught decades ago about the importance of regular and early dental care is even more true
- 4. 39400 Garfield Rd. Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-286-0700 www.mychildsteeth.c om TOOTHACHE STATS • A survey published in “Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Journal” found that 7.5 million children ages 6-12 experienced a toothache within a six-month period. • One in seven children reported having a toothache — and these toothaches were responsible for one third of elementary school absences. • Also, students who reported toothaches were four times more prone to receive bad grades, scoring a 2.8 grade point average or below.
- 5. 39400 Garfield Rd. Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-286-0700 www.mychildsteeth.c om THE TOOTHACHE CULPRIT • Most toothaches are caused by tooth decay, or cavities that spread deep enough into the tooth to infect the nerve system that lives inside the “root canal” • Increasing preventative care would reduce the likelihood of dental cavities and, therefore, toothaches, and it would also be cost effective compared to the cost of fillings or root treatments. • We know how important it is for younger children to develop good habits so they can help prevent tooth decay that can lead to many social,
- 6. 39400 Garfield Rd. Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-286-0700 www.mychildsteeth.c om LET’S DEFEAT DECAY We aim to help fulfill the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines that all children are seen by a pediatric dentist by age 1 followed by repeat visits every 6 months. We are certain the education and preventive measures taken at these early visits will help prevent painful cavities and the negative effects associated with them.
- 7. ABOUT US Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have specialized in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1968. Our family-friendly and newly renovated office gives patients and families a more comfortable and consistent experience with dentistry from the very beginning. Our pediatric dentists treat children from newborn to 18 years of age while our orthodontists provide care for both children and adults and are proud to be Preferred Providers of Invisalign. The ability to treat all patients with compassion and individuality, including those that may have special needs reaches beyond our facility with valued hospital affiliations allowing services to be performed at DMC Children’s Hospital and St. John Macomb Hospital, when appropriate or necessary, and our specialists are also proud to be on staff at Henry Ford and Beaumont hospitals.
- 8. 586-286-0700 39400 GARFIELD RD. SUITE 200 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038 WWW.MYCHILDSTEETH.COM Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates