Dr. Kami Hoss

  Children must be introduced to oral health even before their first tooth grows out. The expert is that parents teach their children about dental care as soon as they reach the age of one. When the first tooth comes out, it is best to schedule an appointment with a pediatric dentist.  Image source: advantagecaredtc.org Image source: sunshinepdtx.com While parents are on the first line of defense when it comes to their child’s dental woes, bringing them to a pediatric dentist ensures that special care will be given to the child, which not all dentists can give. Particular dental issues or conditions in children require the expertise of a pediatric dentist. Dr. Kami Hoss, the founder of The Super Dentist, says that pediatric dentists use special methods to make kids comfortable every time they visit the dental office, most particularly during their first visit. Pediatric dentists offer treatments such as infant oral health tests, including risk examinations for tooth ...

Much has already been said about the importance of brushing the teeth regularly as part of maintaining children’s proper oral hygiene. However, flossing should also be included in the routine because it is the best way to extract food debris that is trapped between the teeth or the spaces where gums meet the teeth, areas that a toothbrush could not reach. Image source: deltavisionmo.com As many parents know, it is quite schallenging to get their children to floss for a variety of reasons. Listed below are some tips on how to encourage kids to floss. Demonstrate how it is done: Flossing obviously requires more dexterity than brushing, which is why parents should show the kids first how it should be done. It is better to pay a visit to a dental clinic so that both parents and children would get to learn the proper way of flossing. The family can even make it a family affair by including it in the nighttime routine. Use floss picks or floss holders: Because it m...

A lot of parents use sugary treats to “contain” their children, especially when they’re starting to get rowdy. Children are allowed a lot of sweets like candy, ice cream, chocolates, cake, and sometimes carbonated drinks. Too much sweets can cause children to have colds, cough, acid reflux, type two diabetes—and most of all—poor dental health at a young age. But some parents are still not convinced that their children are exposed to chronic and avoidable health problems because of sugar. Image source: sciencenews.org Cavities that cause tooth decay can set in even at a young age. Cavities are infections caused by acids that bore holes in the teeth. The mouth is full of bacteria, and many of which bring benefit to one’s overall oral health. However, if these oral bacteria feed on sugars children eat, the mouth produces acids that can bring harm to the tooth’s enamel. When cavities are not treated well, it can cause pain and tooth loss. Despite the bad news about cavity...