Kids Dental Online - Plano & Carrollton

Pediatric Kids Dentist Plano Carrollton

Plano Office
3001 N Dallas Parkway, Suite B
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 972-378-5437
       
Carrollton Office
1912 E Hebron Parkway, Suite 104
Carrollton, TX 75007
Phone: 972-394-2140
  • Home
  • Our Team
    • What is a Pediatric Dentist?
    • Meet Our Team of Pediatric Dentists
    • Jeffrey D. Holt, DDS, MS
    • Moisa Sapozhnikov, DDS
    • Mindy Li, DDS
    • Nathan Cotten, DDS, MS – Orthodontist
    • Dental Hygienists
  • Dental Topics
    • Toothaches in Children
    • Pulp Therapy in Children
    • Bruxism is Teeth Grinding or Jaw Clenching in Children
    • Tongue Thrusting in Children
    • Baby Dental Topics
      • Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
      • Dental Hygiene For Babies And Toddlers
      • Stages of Teething and Helpful Hints
      • Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers “Non-nutritive Sucking Habits”
    • Can Oral Piercings Affect Your Teeth?
    • Oral Hygiene
      • Dental Cavities and How to Prevent Them
      • Bad Breath in Children
      • Dental Fluoride Treatments in Children
      • Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities in Children
      • Dental Treatment for Tooth Decay
      • Oral Health and Gum Disease
      • Enamel Hypoplasia/Enamel Defect
      • Eating Healthy to Promote Strong Teeth in Children
      • Foods That Stain Teeth
      • Soda Drinking and Its Effect on Teeth
      • Sports Drinks Can Be Harmful to Teeth
      • Vaping Can Affect Oral Health
        • How Can Vaping Affect My Teen’s Oral Health?
      • Permanent Tooth Eruption In Children
    • White Dental Crowns for Kids
    • Is Teeth Whitening Safe For Children?
    • Wisdom Teeth
      • Over-Retained Primary Teeth (Baby Teeth)
        • Treating Over-Retained Primary Teeth (Baby Teeth)
    • Hyperdontia Supernumerary Teeth
    • Hypodontia (Missing Teeth)
    • Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
      • Treating Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
    • Tips & Safety
      • Eating Disorders Can Affect Kid’s Teeth
      • Preventing and Treating Oral Damage from Eating Disorders
      • Xylitol Dental Benefits
      • Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Children
      • Dental Emergencies
      • Dental Health Resources
      • Dental Sedation
      • Healthy Eating
      • Motivating Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
      • Mouth Guards Prevent Dental Injury in Sports
      • Pediatric Dental X-rays (Radiography) and Safety
    • Dental Emergencies
    • Orthodontics
      • Why Young Kids Need Braces
      • Types of Braces
      • Orthodontic Daily Care
        • Caring for Braces
        • How do you care for braces
        • Helpful Tips for Braces
      • Jaw Surgery for Orthodontics (Maxilla and Mandible)
  • Gallery
    • Photo Gallery
  • Review Us
    • Testimonials
    • Patient Survey
  • Information
    • Kids First Dental Visit
    • Kids Dental News
    • Kids Quotes
      • Submit Kids Quote
      • Kids Dental Welcome Video
      • Ed Meets the Dentist
      • Dental App for Kids
  • Locations
    • Carrollton Office
    • Plano Office
  • Contact Us
    • Website Index Sitemap
  • Appt Request

Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Children

In recent years, the variety of toothpastes available in different brands and flavors specifically customized for children has significantly increased. The multitude of choices, if fact, can actually make selecting the best toothpaste for the dental health of your child a more difficult process than expected. Choosing the right toothpaste however, is an important factor in promoting good oral hygiene habits and in maintaining the healthiest smile possible for a child. Our dental topics page provides other information on tips & safety during pediatric dentistry. 

Tips For Choosing The Best Toothpaste For Kids 

Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Children that includes antibacterial agents, fluoride, and mild abrasives. What Is Toothpaste Exactly?

Simply put, toothpaste is a product that increases and maintains oral hygiene. Health increasing contents include antibacterial agents, fluoride, and mild abrasives. The mild abrasives, with the help of a toothbrush, help scrub off stains on the surface of the teeth, by lightly buffing them away. The antibacterial agents decrease the quantity of bacteria in the mouth, thwarting bad breath and the formation of cavity causing plaque on the surface of the teeth and gum line. The fluoride helps fortify the hard outer enamel surface of the teeth to help protect them from cavities. 

Why Is Toothpaste So Important?

The human mouth houses thousands of different kinds of bacteria, which group together and create a film over the teeth known as plaque. If this plaque is not removed sufficiently, it can accumulate over time and cause a number of dental and oral health issues like tooth decay (cavities), gum disease, and halitosis (bad breath). Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste significantly decreases the risk of developing these problems, helps create a lasting healthy smile, and promotes overall health and well being in general.

 

To help you choose the best toothpaste for your child and their teeth, consider the following guidelines:

Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Children

  1. Choose a toothpaste with the ADA seal—It is important to choose a toothpaste that has been approved as safe and effective product in maintaining optimum dental health. To ensure you are buying a product that is recommended by the American Dental Association, look for their seal of approval, which can be located on the toothpaste box and tube.  The ADA seal ensures the toothpaste has been objectively tested and approved as safe by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. The most reliable informant for dental product recommendations is your child’s pediatric dentist. As a specialist, your pediatric dentist can provide guidance and direction in choosing the best toothpaste for your child.  
  2. Dodge harsh abrasives—Choosing an age befitting toothpaste for your child is actually quite critical, because some toothpastes consist of harsh ingredients that may erode and wear away young tooth enamel, the protective outer coating of the teeth. Abrasives are key in polishing and removing plaque from the teeth, but large amounts of phosphates and alumina found in some toothpastes, for example, can be too strong for young enamel and may actually cause young teeth to become too sensitive. To choose a toothpaste that is gentle enough for you’re your child’s teeth, ask your pediatric dentist which toothpastes are age appropriate and most beneficial for your particular child. 
  3. Look for fluoride—According to the American Dental Association (ADA), children of all ages should use toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps protect teeth against cavities and plaque build up. Ingesting too much fluoride is not healthy, especially for young children, so the amount of fluoridated toothpaste used must be controlled. The advised amount for children under three years of age is a ‘smear,’ while a pea-sized amount is recommended for older kids. Children under two years of age generally are unable to spit out their toothpaste, so take caution, as kids this young may swallow small amounts of fluoride when a parent or caregiver is brushing their teeth. Ask your pediatric dentist about fluoridated toothpaste for children under three years of age. 
  4. Take flavor into consideration—Though flavor may not be considered technically relevant to dental health, choosing a toothpaste that tastes good to a child helps get him or her more excited about the routine of brushing their teeth. Some kids dislike the taste of minty toothpastes, because they feel too ‘spicy’ on the tongue or make the mouth tingle. While most adults prefer these flavors, kids tend to become more willing to brush more consistently and often when ‘fun’ toothpaste flavors, such as strawberry or bubble gum are offered. Finding a flavor your child is excited about encourages them to practice good dental hygiene habits that will hopefully last a lifetime. In fact, letting kids pick their own flavors may even have them asking to brush their teeth more often! 

Please contact Kids Dental Plano Office or Kids Dental Carrollton Office to schedule a visit with one of our pediatric dentists or orthodontist. 

Kids Dental Plano Carrollton Dr. Jeff Holt Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontist

kids dental topics pediatric dentist dr jeff holtInfant Dental Topics

  • Why Baby Teeth Are Important
  • Five Stages of Teething and Helpful Hints 
  • Dental Hygiene for Babies and Toddlers
  • Baby Bottle (Nursing) Tooth Decay
  • Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers “Non-nutritive Sucking Habits”

Infant Dental Topics

  • Why Baby Teeth Are Important
  • Five Stages of Teething and Helpful Hints 
  • Dental Hygiene for Babies and Toddlers
  • Baby Bottle (Nursing) Tooth Decay
  • Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers “Non-nutritive Sucking Habits”
detnal topics

Children Dental Topics

  • Permanent Tooth Eruption in Children
  • Dental Cavities and How to Prevent Cavities
  • Dental Fillings, Stainless-steel Crowns-Treatment for Tooth Decay
  • Zirconia White Dental Crowns for Kids
  • Oral Health and Gum Disease
  • Motivating Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
  • When Should I Change My Toothbrush?
  • Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Children
  • Eating Healthy to Promote Strong Teeth in Children
  • Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities in Children
  • Dental Fluoride Treatments in Children
  • Mouth Guards Prevent Dental Injury in Sports
  • Enamel Hypoplasia/Enamel Defect
  • Bad Breath in Children – Halitosis
  • The Top Drinks and Foods That Stain Teeth
  • Sports Drinks Can Be Harmful to Teeth
  • Xylitol Dental Benefits

Pediatric Dental Emergencies

  • Read about pediatric dental emergencies and what to do when they occur.

Safety in Pediatric Dentistry

  • Pediatric Dental X-rays (Radiography) and Safety
  • Dental Sedation and Safety
  • Product Recalls and Health Alerts

Dental Health Resources

  • Web resources on pediatric dental care.

orthodontic braces

Pediatric Orthodontic Topics

  • Why Young Kids Need Braces
  • Types of Braces
  • Caring for Braces
  • Helpful Tips for Braces
  • Jaw Surgery for Orthodontics (Maxilla and Mandible)
    At Kids Dental, your child’s health and safety are a top priority. If you have questions about your child’s teeth, please schedule a consultation with one of our pediatric dentists or orthodontist by completing an Online Appointment Request or calling either office.    

Plano Office Online Appointment Request Phone: 972-394-2140

 

Carrollton Office Online Appointment Request Phone:972-378-5437

  Kids Dental Locations Appointment Request

Latest Addition

toothache in children

Toothaches in Children

Toothaches in children are a common occurrence from early childhood to adolescence. They can result from normal oral development or be a sign of a dental problem. Pediatric dentist Dr. Jeff Holt and his team at Kids Dental in Plano, Carrollton, and … Toothaches in Children - Kids Dental - Plano & Carrollton

Kids Dental in Plano and Carrollton, Dr. Jeffrey D. Holt, DDS, Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontist

About Our Team

About Our Team Dr. Jeff Holt and our team of pediatric dentists, orthodontists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants welcome you to Kids Dental located in Plano and Carrollton. All of our clinical staff members are registered by the Texas State Board of … Our Team

Pediatric Dental Topics

Dental Topics

Pediatric Dental Topics The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) supports the concept of a dental home for all infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. As your dental home we include all aspects of … Dental Care

Dental braces in children at Kids Dental

Orthodontics

Orthodontics Properly aligned teeth and jaws can prevent tooth decay, gum disease and other health problems. An attractive smile is a nice side effect of orthodontic care, but there are plenty of other reasons to see an orthodontist too. Please call … Orthodontics

How Can Vaping Affect My Teen’s Oral Health?

While more research needs to be performed, initial studies concerning … [Read More...]

Vaping Can Affect Oral Health

Vaping can affect oral health negatively, despite electronic cigarettes … [Read More...]

dental sealants in children prevent cavities

Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities in Children

Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities in Children Dental sealants have been used largely since the 1960s as a protective tool in dentistry, due to their … Dental Sealants

Archives

Kids Dental

Plano and Carrollton, Texas

Pediatric Dentists

  • Dr. Jeffrey Holt
  • Dr. Moisa Sapozhnikov
  • Dr. Mindy Li

Orthodontist

Dr. Nathan Cotten

Plano Office

Kids Dental Plano
3001 N Dallas Parkway, Suite B
Plano, Texas 75093

Phone: 972-378-5437

Carrollton Office

Kids Dental Carrollton
1912 E Hebron Parkway, Suite 104

Carrollton, Texas 75007

Phone: 972-394-2140

Parent's Corner

Parent Information
Patient Forms
Pediatric Dental Library
Kid's Dental Blog

Testimonials

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on Google+Follow Us on LinkedIn

Copyright © 2023 · KidsDental Online · Plano & Carrollton Pediatric Dentists · Sitemap · Log in