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So, your child’s teeth just started to come in. We know that this can be an exciting milestone for parents. Of course, this also means considering your child’s oral health. Just as you 
brush and floss your teeth every day, you will now need to begin brushing your child’s teeth. While the techniques and practices will be a bit different and probably less time-consuming (seeing as your child probably only has one or two teeth at the moment), here are some tips for how to brush your child’s teeth properly,
- Even before your child’s teeth start to erupt it’s important to keep their gums healthy and clean by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth after each feeding and right before bedtime. Your child will get their first tooth between 6-14 months.
- Yes, even children’s teeth can develop decay. As soon as the tooth is formed it can develop decay, so it’s important that you start brushing it as soon as you see it.
- Purchase a child-sized toothbrush from your local drugstore and wet the soft-bristled toothbrush with water to brush your child’s tooth or teeth (at this point you don’t need toothpaste).
- Your child won’t start needing toothpaste until they are 2 years old. From 2-3 years old your child only needs toothpaste the size of a grain of rice in order to clean their teeth. After 3 years old, you can upgrade to a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
- Just as you do for your own teeth, you should also brush your child’s teeth twice a day (once in the morning and again at night right before going to bed).
- Use soft, circular motions when brushing the teeth and the gums. Again, just as you do your own teeth, you should brush for a minimum of two minutes. Don’t forget to brush their tongue and roof of their mouth, too.
- We know that your child may not fully understand the brushing process, so it’s a good idea to tell them what you are doing and the importance of brushing their teeth. Even though they can’t brush their own teeth yet it’s still great to show them how to brush so that when it’s time to start brushing their own teeth they understand how to do it.
- Most children can start brushing their teeth around 7-8 years old, but still need to be supervised by an adult until around 10-11 years old.
Have questions about caring for your baby’s developing smile? Keeping your child’s smile healthy is so important for their development and practicing good oral hygiene at home will ensure that your child’s smile stays healthy.
Parents want nothing more than their children to be healthy and happy. This applies to every element of their well-being, including their eyes! Your pediatrician recommends that all children receive a comprehensive eye exam by the age of one. These tests detect any problems that require correction. Prolonging an exam can damage your child’s eyes for life. - At birth: this is performed right away on your child, as part of the newborn physical assessment.
- 6 months: your pediatrician evaluates your child’s eyes at their regular appointment.
- 3.5 years old: at your child’s appointment, the pediatrician tests their eyes and also their visual acuity.
- 5 years old: a standard assessment performed at a pediatric appointment.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person views and interacts with the world around them, including other people. In most cases, differences become apparent by the time your child reaches 24 months. Mainly, parents notice behavioral differences and language delays. If you suspect that your child has ASD, schedule an appointment with your local pediatric office. We work with you to figure out what to do next.- Your child doesn’t keep or make eye contact
- They don’t respond to your facial expressions or smiles
- Does not reciprocate facial expressions or have the appropriate ones
- Doesn’t respond to parent’s pointing
- Has problems making friends
- Shows a lack of concern for others
- Your child hasn’t spoken by 16 months
- Repeats or parrots what others say
- Doesn’t feel the need or want to communicate
- Starts missing language and social milestones after 15 months
- Doesn’t pretend play but does have a good memory for numbers, songs, and letters
- Has an affinity for routines and schedules and does not like altering them
- Likes to twirl their fingers, sway, rock, or spin
- Has strange activities that they enjoy doing repeatedly
- They are sensitive to sounds, lights, touch, textures, and smells
- They are more interested in the parts of a toy instead of the whole thing
Everyone is born with two tonsils. These are lymph nodes located right in the back of the throat. They help out the immune system by housing important white blood cells. Even so, the tonsils themselves can become infected, which is known as tonsillitis. The tonsils swell up, causing pain and discomfort. Children between the ages of five and eleven experience it the most. You need to bring your child in to see a pediatrician right away. Tonsillitis is commonly caused by streptococcus pyogenes also known as strep throat. - Sore throat
- Noticeably bigger tonsils
- Fever
- Pain or problems with swallowing
- Yellow or white patches coating the throat and tonsils
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Foul breath
- Stiff neck
- Headaches
- A scratchy or rough voice
- Stomach pain
Schools in Roseville usually require students to have a sports physical prior to participating on an athletic team. Sports physicals are more than just a way to satisfy school requirements. They can also help prevent injuries. For example, the doctor can recommend specific stretching or strengthening exercises to help prevent injuries common to your child’s sport. At Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, school physicals are performed under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Valdez, who can discuss ways to prevent sports injuries.
School and Sports Physicals
Physicals for school or sports include a complete physical examination and a review of your child’s medical history, including allergies and medications. If your child is due for any vaccinations, those can be administered as part of the physical. During the exam portion of a physical, a doctor or nurse will likely check the lungs and breathing, the pulse and heartbeat, blood pressure, reflexes, flexibility, vision, hearing, the nose and throat, as well as the abdomen. Dietary habits might also be discussed during the sports physical. If needed, nutritional guidance can be provided.
Sports Injury Prevention
The caring medical staff at our office in Roseville see school physicals as more than a requirement for athletic participation. A sports physical is an opportunity to help you and your child prevent sports injuries. Some types of injuries are common to specific sports. We can recommend certain stretches for increasing flexibility, as well as exercises for building strength. Increasing flexibility and strength can help prevent many types of sports injuries.
During the physical, potential health problems can also be identified that could interfere with your child’s ability to fully participate in or enjoy a particular sport. For example, a child who sometimes experiences chest tightness and wheezing could have undiagnosed asthma. Once identified, a portable inhaler or other treatment can be prescribed to help that child breathe easier during sports.
Sports physicals help ensure your child is in good health and ready to participate in athletics. A physical also provides an excellent opportunity for Dr. Valdez to discuss ways to prevent sports injuries. To schedule a school physical, call Professional Pediatrics in Roseville at (916) 773-5577.
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