June 3, 2016
Summer’s Here! Time For a Visit to the Family Dentist in El Reno
Your family dentist in El Reno is welcoming summer this month! We’re busy helping kiddos in our community start the season off with clean teeth and healthy smiles. Has your little one had a checkup and cleaning lately? Welcome June, July, and August with preventive care to help his smile stay cavity-free, which couldn’t be more important in the face of sweet summer treats and a change in the routine. Regular checkups and cleanings are recommended for patients of all ages, and children are at a higher risk of developing cavities between the ages of six and 14.
February 2, 2016
We’re celebrating Children’s Dental Health month!
It’s February, the month of love, a couple office birthdays… and children’s dental health! That’s right — this month is the time we dedicate to spreading awareness about your little one’s oral health, like how you can keep it strong for a lifetime of healthy teeth. Regular brushing and flossing are a big part of it, but there’s more. Keep reading for tips on maintaining excellent children’s dental health from your trusted family dentist in El Reno, Dr. Adam Cohlmia!
February 2, 2015
Did You Know? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
It’s a fact, healthy children have healthy teeth. In 1950, the American Dental Association (ADA) worked with Congress to prescribe February 6th as National Children’s Dental Health Day. Now the entire month of February is known as National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association sponsors the month every year to raise awareness about the importance of children’s oral health. Help us celebrate by making your child’s next dental appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia specializes in protecting little smiles. El Reno Family Dentistry restores smiles daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County areas.
Explaining Dental Care to Your Child
Your child should have their first dental visit by age 1. You can make their first visit entirely enjoyable and positive. Before the appointment, tell your child that someone will look at and clean their teeth. Let them know that it’s the dentist’s job to examine their teeth and gums for early signs of cavities and other dental health problems.
How Common Is Tooth Decay In Children?
Although cavities are entirely preventable, tooth decay is actually one of the most common chronic childhood conditions in the United States today. Untreated tooth decay can cause severe pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The stats are startling:
- About 1 in 5 or 20% of children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated cavity.
- About 1 in 7 or 13% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
El Reno Children’s Dental Appointments
Nothing is as precious as your child’s happy and healthy smile. As a parent, you know your child’s oral health is to their overall health and wellbeing; however, you may still have many questions about dental hygiene as your child grows. We’re here to help. Make your child’s next dental appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia can protect your child’s smile for years to come. El Reno Family Dentistry proudly restores smiles daily for patients of all ages daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County areas.