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February is ‘National Children’s Dental Health Month’. Because of this, it is important to remember the value of your child having healthy teeth. Almost all studies have found a link with a children’s dental and mental/physical health.

When a child has healthy teeth and good oral hygiene, they are more likely to have good physical health. Further, children with healthy teeth are more likely to be happy than children with poor oral hygiene.

This is for a variety of reasons. Healthy teeth can promote overall health because many problems start in the mouth. Next, bad dental health can be a cause of pain and unpleasantness for a child. It is important to remember that setting up good habits for the children at an early age can promote a healthy lifestyle for later in life.

A child’s first dental health visit should start after 18 months. After that, the parents and dentist can decide what is the best schedule for regular check-ups and appointments on a case by case basis.

To learn more about keeping your child’s teeth healthy, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.