{"id":144,"date":"2020-04-08T17:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T17:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2020-04-10T17:37:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T17:37:55","slug":"how-to-keep-your-kids-healthy-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-kids-healthy-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Kids Healthy During Quarantine!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During the spread of COVID-19, no one is having a tougher\ntime staying happy, busy, and keeping up their routine than children. While\nthey\u2019re cooped up inside, they may resort to bad habits like constantly\nsnacking, eating junk food, and forgetting to brush and floss their teeth.\nThankfully, as a parent, you can help keep their smiles healthy during this\nuncertain time. Read on to learn some pro at-home tips for small smiles from\nyour children\u2019s dentist in San Ramos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Feed Them Mouth-Healthy Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step you can take to prevent dental problems for\nyour child is to watch the food they\u2019re eating. It\u2019s no secret that kids love\nsweets, however sugar creates high risk of cavities and decay. Instead, you can\nbake your children treats with Xylitol\u2014a healthy sugar substitute. That way,\nthey can still eat delicious sweets without hurting their teeth. You should\nalso try to have them eat the more obvious healthy foods like fruits and\nveggies. These act as natural toothbrushes, scrubbing away plaque and promoting\nsaliva flow that washes away bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitate Their Brushing & Flossing Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy for your children to fall out of their brushing\nand flossing routine during quarantine, however this can be a great time to\nfine tune their dental hygiene. You should ensure that they\u2019re brushing twice a\nday for two minutes each session. If this is a struggle, you can play their\nfavorite song and turn brushing into a dance party. Even better, you can brush\nwith them, showing your son or daughter exactly how \u201cthe big kids\u201d do it.\nAdditionally, make sure that they\u2019re flossing their teeth once a day. This is\ndifficult for a lot of kids, so you should floss their teeth for them if they\ncan\u2019t yet. For kids that refuse to floss, try using pre-strung floss picks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch to Water Instead of Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kids simply love sugary beverages like sodas and sports\ndrinks, but they can be harmful to teeth because they stay in contact with the\nsmile for longer periods of time, heightening risk of decay. Instead, now is a\ngreat time to get your kids drinking water. It\u2019s not only better for their\nbodies, but most tap water contains fluoride\u2014a naturally occurring mineral that\nhelps protect teeth and prevent cavities. Plus, water helps wash away lingering\nfood debris and bacteria in the mouth, making it a great way to actively keep their\nsmile clean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need to let your child\u2019s\noral hygiene<\/a> fall by the wayside during this uncertain time. Use these easy\nyet effective tips to keep your children healthy and smiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rashpal Deol is an experienced dentist who offers a\nvariety of dental services to treat patients of all ages. He understands that the\nspread of COVID-19 can affect daily routines, which is why he has passed along\nthese useful tips. For any questions, he can be reached through his website<\/a> or by\nphone at (925) 735-6190. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During the spread of COVID-19, no one is having a tougher time staying happy, busy, and keeping up their routine than children. While they\u2019re cooped up inside, they may resort to bad habits like constantly snacking, eating junk food, and forgetting to brush and floss their teeth. 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