Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For Alexandria Kids

Family Dentistry Services For Alexandria Kids

Hello, I’m Dr. James Geren of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry. Alexandria parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the family dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. Many parents in the Alexandria area also give their kids fluoride supplements if their municipal water supply has an inadequate level of fluoride.

Is there anything else a concerned parent can do to promote children’s oral health? Yes! Have children use an oral rinse that contains fluoride.

Fluoride supplements help strengthen teeth that are still forming, but fluoride rinses help teeth that have already come in. A fluoride rinse is an added measure of protection.

I recommend Alexandria children use an oral rinse after they brush and floss. They should swish it around in their mouth for thirty seconds or so, and then spit it out. (Make sure your child doesn’t swallow it!) This should be the last substance in their mouth before they go to bed. The fluoride will remain on the teeth and help prevent new cavities from forming. It can also help stop any demineralization that has already begun by accumulating in the tiny fissures and fortifying the enamel.

At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, we focus on preventative dentistry for Mt. Vernon and Alexandria area families. We believe that today’s children can enjoy healthy teeth for life.

In addition to all general dentistry procedures, we also offer complete cosmetic dental smile makeovers. If you are interested in transforming your entire smile with precision cosmetic and restorative dentistry, call us at 703-360-5881 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. James D. Geren
Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 114
Alexandria Virginia
703-360-5881
https://www.cosmeticdentistalexandria.com/about-us/about-dr-geren/

Alexandria dentists, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady, of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, provide provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and more for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA area, including the communities of Woodbridge, Fort Belvoir, Newington, Old Town, Franconia, Rose Hill, Lorton, Huntington and Groveton, Virginia and zip codes 22306, 22308, and 22309.
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