Now that the kids are back in school, we asked our medical experts some important questions that will help you and the kids find health and happiness!
| What is the earliest age you can get a dental implant?
Some people are born missing some of their adult teeth or have had an unfortunate accident that knocked their adult teeth out at an early age. In cases like this, dental implants are the perfect answer to replace the missing teeth because they will look, feel, and function like real teeth. Go Dental 27560 Newhall Ranch Road #309, Valencia 661-257-0880 |
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What are some back to school health tips for parents and children? 1. Nutrition: Parents should set an example and encourage physical activity as a way of life, not just at school. Kids needs at least 60 minutes of exercise daily All children should eat breakfast daily, and pack a healthy lunch for school. For older kids (junior and senior high school students), encourage them to pack a healthy lunch on their own to create healthy habits as young adults. 2. Sleep: Try to re-establish good sleep rituals a few weeks before summer ends. Elementary school age kids need 10 hours/night. Junior high school children need nine to 10 hours/night. High school teenagers need eight to nine hours/night. 3. Immunizations: Vaccines have been one the biggest success stories of modern medicine and preventable childhood diseases have diminished significantly due to childhood vaccines. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children receive the recommended vaccines as to prevent these diseases from returning. For Kindergarten entry, students are required to have Polio, DTaP, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella vaccines. For 7th grade entry one dose of TdaP is required. If you have any question regarding your child’s immunization needs, please check with your pediatrician or health care provider. Dr. Stacie Gereb Kaiser Permanente – Santa Clarita Pediatrics 27107 Tourney Rd, Santa Clarita (888) 778-5000 |
| When should a child have their first visit to the dentist and how often should they visit each year? Great question! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests your child see a Pediatric Dentist before their first birthday or after their first tooth appears, and every six months thereafter. Some parents wonder why so early, but we do see cavities in one and two year-olds – most of which could be prevented. We’ll spend time discussing oral hygiene and dietary habits to ensure your child has a great start to a lifetime of dental health. From watching a favorite movie during treatment, to toys in the waiting room, we designed My Kid’s Dentist to make your child feel safe, calm and carefree. Raymond Klein, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 28134 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia |
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