Virtually every dentist
around the world recommend that parents teach their kids proper oral
hygiene at an early age. We all know what good oral health offers: a
greater sense of confidence and self-esteem, important to develop at
a young age. For 2014, parents can expect a wider variety of options
for their kids’ oral needs. Here are some of them.
Safer X-Rays. This
year’s technological advancements look to greatly reduce the amount
of X-ray radiation while not compromising the image quality.
Teeth whitening for
teens. If you’re looking to help your teenager flash that
perfect smile for his high school yearbook, solutions like
over-the-counter white strips, night-time trays and the Zoom
whitening system are available.
Cavity reduction
with Xylitol. Xylitol is looked at as an alternative sweetener
for use in toothpastes, gum and candies. Research have shown that
Xylitol is clinically-proven to reduce cavity-producing bacteria,
thereby lowering the risk of tooth decay.
Kid-friendly dental
environments. Kid-friendly interiors are now trending among
dentists’ offices to ease the anxiety that children normally feel
when they think of a dental checkup. Accents like TVs with cartoon
shows and even gaming consoles are on-hand, to calm down the little
ones as they wait for their turn.
In 2014, dentists are
putting more thought in remaking their workplace as a kid-friendly
place. So, as parents, you may stop worrying about persuading your
kids to go to the dentist; in time, they might even begin to enjoy
those dental visits.
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