{"id":1112,"date":"2011-09-13T15:12:03","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T15:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterpatedds.com\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2011-09-13T15:12:03","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T15:12:03","slug":"a-for-oral-health-help-your-child-make-the-grade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/a-for-oral-health-help-your-child-make-the-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"A+ for oral health: Help your child make the grade!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>School and extracurricular activities are in full swing.\u00a0 While it\u2019s important to help prepare your child<\/a> for class projects, piano lessons, and football, you\u2019ll also want to make sure your children\u2019s teeth and gums are ready for the new school year.<\/p>\n

Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases.\u00a0 More than half of children ages 5 to 17 have had at least one cavity or filling in their lifetime. Being proactive about protecting your child\u2019s teeth from plaque, tartar, and decay can prevent gum disease<\/a> and begin a lifetime of consistent oral healthcare.<\/p>\n

A daily schedule that includes brushing and flossing is essential to preventing pediatric dental decay. Returning to the structure of the school year should help make such a schedule easier to follow.<\/p>\n

Maintaining healthy family eating habits will help your son or daughter choose to eat foods that promote good oral health. Plan well-balanced meals and avoid sugar-loaded foods. It is also important to limit drinks and foods with a high acid content.<\/a><\/p>\n

With Halloween just around the corner, it\u2019s a good time to continue educating your child about tooth decay and why candy and sugary snacks should be enjoyed sparingly. You might also try some candy alternatives, such as xylitol<\/a>-infused candies or sugar-free licorice root lollipops, which research has shown fight dental bacteria and plaque.<\/p>\n

Call Dentistry in Buckhead<\/a> today if you live in the Atlanta area and would like a family dentist who understands parenting firsthand. \u00a0As a family man and father, Dr. Peter Pate<\/a> knows that you want the best for your kids, and he\u2019ll help you by providing excellent dental care in an inviting, comforting atmosphere. Call 404-266-9424 and schedule your family\u2019s checkups<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. More than half of children ages 5 to 17 have had at least one cavity or filling in their lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,12],"tags":[78,270,348,373,392,453,455,468,500,591,654,669,751,997,1143],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1112"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1112\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}