Dental Health was a success! Dr. Richard gave a short 15-20 minute presentation to approximately 2000 kids in 13 Henderson County elementary schools. We hope patients enjoyed seeing Dr. Richard at their school!
In the past, Dr. Richard has provided a handout with “Tooth Tidbits” (a short list of answers to freqently asked questions) to any teachers who have been interested. Some of the information in the “Tooth Tidbits” is covered on our website in the pediatric dentisty section under FAQs but I though that I would list additional topics that that are not covered.
1. How long should parents supervise their child’s brushing?
Until the age of 7 or 8 years as this is the age that most children have the manual dexterity to brush their own teeth well. But it never hurts to keep checking periodically……
2. When do permanent teeth erupt?
Permanent teeth start to erupt between the ages of 6-8 years beginning with the lower front incisors. The lower and upper front teeth usually have erupted by the age of 8 years. The first permanent molars have also usually erupted by age 8 years.
3. Why are x-ray’s of primary teeth necessary?
X-rays are necessary to detect cavities between the teeth that can not be seen during a regular visual examination. Unfortunately, cavities enlarge quickly in primary teeth so the earlier they are detected the less invasive the treatment solution is.
Coming up…..
Drs. Reid & Reid are sponsoring the Flat Rock YouTheatre Spring Festival to be held 4/28/2012! For details check ytrocks.com.
Mad Mountain Mud Run to benefit Hands On! Drs. Reid & Reid are sponsoring this event to occur 6/3/2012. For details check madmountainrun or go to the Hands On! site. Maybe the staff and I can talk Dr. Richard into participating!
