Children's Dentist In Littleton Provides Care For All Ages

    LITTLETON, CO, November 13, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Proper dental care begins at birth, and Dr. Robert Madden of Southwest Family Dentistry offers tips to ensure your child's teeth and gums start and remain healthy. From proper oral hygiene habits to eating healthy foods, parents can play an important part in laying the groundwork for their child's dental health and overall appearance later in life. As a children's dentist in Littleton, Dr. Madden strives to provide children with superior dental care no matter their age. By taking a few steps early in a baby's life, parents can establish a pattern that will ensure their baby continues to have a healthy smile.

"Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, but in most cases it is very preventable. Because children follow the habits and routines they learn during childhood, it is vital that parents instill good dental habits at an early age. With help from Southwest Family Dentistry, we can ensure that your child remains healthy and continues to flash their endearing smile," stated Littleton children's dentist, Dr. Robert Madden.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, parents should bring their child to the dentist before his or her first birthday. At a child's first dental visit, Dr. Robert Madden will:

- Check the child's teeth for decay and signs of early developmental problems
- Explain how to care for a child's teeth
- Answer any questions or concerns parents might have

As a children's dentist in Littleton, Dr. Madden also recommends that a child's teeth should be cleaned as soon as the first tooth is visible because teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they appear in the mouth. Parents should also clean their baby's teeth and gums after every feeding with a soft toothbrush.

"A leading cause of tooth decay among young children is known as "baby bottle syndrome," which is when an infant is allowed to drink from a nursing bottle containing milk, formula or fruit juice during nap time or at night and the baby falls asleep with the bottle in his or her mouth," said Dr. Madden, a Littleton children's dentist. "Prolonged exposure to the sugars and acids in these liquids, that pool around the teeth, can cause discoloration and decay."

At a child's visit, Dr. Madden will also help parents establish proper oral hygiene and diet for their child. A child's primary teeth are important because good, healthy teeth allow him or her to eat and maintain good nutrition, making oral hygiene and diet essential for a healthy life.

Caring for a child's teeth begins early and often. By doing so, parents are setting their child up for a lifetime of healthy permanent teeth and overall dental health. Parents should begin proper dental care for their child immediately and with the initial onset of a child's first tooth, visit this Littleton dentist for assessment.

By visiting Dr. Robert Madden and Southwest Family Dentistry, parents can pave the way for a lifetime of proper dental health for their child. For more information about this Littleton, CO dentist, parents can visit Southwest Family Dentistry online at http://www.southwestfamilydentistry.com/.

About Dr. Robert Madden: Dr. Robert Madden has been practicing dentistry since graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. By participating in continuing education programs throughout his career, he remains up to date with the latest technologies and practices. He offers a variety of dental services including whitening, oral surgery, dentures, implants and veneers, among others. Dr. Madden is a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association and the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society.

Media Contact:
Southwest Family Dentistry
[email protected]
9200 W. Cross Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 973-5859
http://www.southwestfamilydentistry.com

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