Dental Health Starts as a Child

Campi Cares is the philanthropic effort of All in the Family Dental Care located in Wall, NJ led by Karen & Cheryl Campi. Created to get involved in the community they schedule numerous forums to speak about overall health and wellness, nutrition and education throughout the year. The month of February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month so they would like to raise awareness about the importance of oral health starting at a young age.

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued. Anything that makes taking care of teeth fun, like brushing along with your child or letting them choose their own toothbrush, encourages proper oral care.

The best time for a child's first visit to the dentist is between ages 2 and 3, some care you should take for toddlers is:

• At about age two, it's okay to start using fluoride toothpaste—but make sure there's no swallowing.

• Want to teach the proper length of time for brushing? Try singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or another upbeat favorite for two minutes.

• Usually by ages three or four, all 20 primary or "baby" teeth have appeared. Permanent, or "adult," teeth appear by age six and may continue to emerge into the teen years.

• If you have a toddler who is afraid of the dentist, you might make your little one more comfortable by letting him or her sit in your lap during the exam.

For a step by step guide on dental health from All in the Family Dental Care click here: https://www.campidental.com/dental-health/childrens-dentistry/

Please feel free to contact us at (732) 449-2228 if you ever have any questions regarding your family's oral health.

Dr. Joe and Dr. Jack are dentists in Wall Township and the third generations at All in the Family Dental Care that was founded by their grandfather in 1933. They have cared for members of Monmouth and Ocean communities for 85 years, offering state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dentistry in a friendly and caring atmosphere.

All in the Family Dental Care is a comprehensive dental practice serving children and adults with general, cosmetic and implant dentistry. Office hours are Monday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. The dental practice is happily accepting new patients and referrals. To contact All in the Family Dental Care call (732) 449-2228 or email campidmd@aol.com.