{"id":382,"date":"2021-02-26T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T18:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=382"},"modified":"2021-03-01T18:47:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:47:18","slug":"why-celebrating-childrens-dental-awareness-month-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/why-celebrating-childrens-dental-awareness-month-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Celebrating Children\u2019s Dental Awareness Month Is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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February is largely known for being the month of love, but did you know that it\u2019s also Children\u2019s Dental Awareness Month? That\u2019s right! Each year, the American Dental Association sponsors this event to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Why should you and your little one be celebrating this month? <\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Be Celebrating Children\u2019s Dental Awareness Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities are more common than you might think. 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21st<\/sup> birthday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated, decayed tooth. Furthermore, 13% of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 are struggling with the same issue. Although numbers like these are surprising, it is important to remember that cavities are largely avoidable with proper prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kid-Friendly Dental Care Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Developing good dental habits at an early age can help children get a head start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. With this in mind, it is important to incorporate the following practices into your child’s oral care routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n