{"id":3101,"date":"2017-08-28T18:54:18","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atriumfamilydental.com\/?p=3101"},"modified":"2018-11-13T21:50:29","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T21:50:29","slug":"importance-childrens-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/28\/importance-childrens-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Children\u2019s Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog4.jpg\" alt=\"Boy in dental chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog4.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Just because you love your dentist does not mean that they are trained to address children\u2019s dentistry. In fact, the importance of children\u2019s dentistry from a trained pediatric dentist in New Lenox cannot be exaggerated when it comes to the health of your child. Here\u2019s why:<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Early Habits and Health Affect Smiles Forever<\/h2>\n<p>The goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/our-services.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> is to help lay the foundation for healthy smiles into adulthood. When children are treated by a dentist who knows how to spot problems, and how to treat potential issues while considering that the patient\u2019s mouth and jaw are still developing, they are able to achieve a lovely, lasting smile. More importantly, their overall body health is also protected through great dental care.<\/p>\n<h2>Oral Health in Children<\/h2>\n<p>know that oral health concerns like cavities and misaligned bite are incredibly high in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/26\/benefits-childrens-dentistry\/\">children<\/a>, or that these issues often go untreated? These are preventable health issues that could have been addressed with a visit to your dentist for some preventative dentistry measures early on.<\/p>\n<h2>When Should Children\u2019s Dentistry Begin?<\/h2>\n<p>If your child has gums, it is not too early to take them to a dentist. It is more common to hear that your child should begin having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/our-services.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> care when their first teeth begin to show, but truthfully, even a newborn could benefit from an early visit to the pediatric dentist in New Lenox. The dentist can help you understand how to ease the pain of teething and can begin watching for any preventable issues.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn More from Your Children\u2019s Dentist in New Lenox<\/h2>\n<p>Is your child ready for their first visit to the dentist in New Lenox? We offer a relaxing atmosphere that is suited for helping young children feel at ease. Contact us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/\">Atrium Family Dental<\/a> to learn more online, or call 815-462-9990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just because you love your dentist does not mean that they are trained to address children\u2019s dentistry. In fact, the importance of children\u2019s dentistry from a trained pediatric dentist in New Lenox cannot be exaggerated when it comes to the health of your child. 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