Children Healthy Care

February is National Children’s Dental Health and the American Association of Periodontology month start educating children and parents about the number one concern of the Surgeon General: preventing dental diseases – including periodontal disease in children.

Many people think that periodontal disease is an adult problem. However, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly universally in children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are much rarer in children than in adults, but can occur. (more…)

There are four basic signs that will give you indicate of periodontal disease in your child:

Bleeding
Gums that bleed when brushing, flossing, or at any other time

Inflammation
Swollen and red gums

Recession
Gums that have receded from the teeth, sometimes exposing roots

Bad breath
Bad breath that will not go away when you brush or floss the teeth.