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For kids, summer is the season of no homework and later bedtimes. This change in routine, however, doesn’t mean that proper dental care can take a backseat. The best way to help your children develop good habits is to encourage them all year round.

For more than 25 years, the pediatric dentists at Pedodontic Associates Inc. have served Hawaii’s families by offering full-service dental care for kids of all ages. In order to help you keep your kids’ dental health on track during the summer they offer the following tips:

  • Stay on Top of Healthy Routines: The school year imposes a natural sense of structure on kids’ lives, which can help establish a rhythm for dental routines. Proper dental care is crucial all year round, so ensure that your children's dental routines don't change along with their daily schedule.
  • Be Wary of Summer Indulgences: From corn on the cob to fluffy cotton candy, many summer staples are hard on the teeth. Foods like corn can get caught in the teeth, requiring careful flossing to remove. Sweet treats can cause a buildup of sugar on the teeth that can cause cavities if not removed with brushing. Oversee your children’s dental routine at night to counteract summer snacks and indulgences they may have consumed throughout the day.
  • Avoid Sugary Drinks: Kids will often reach for sugary drinks first, like fruit juices or sports drinks. Water is always the best option for children to stay hydrated, so encourage them to drink water and fight any temptation by not keeping sodas and sugary beverages in the home.

Pedodontic Associates Inc. is a dentistry group committed to providing top pediatric dental care at each of their convenient locations in Honolulu, central Oahu, and Kahului. To learn more about the best children’s dentists in Hawaii, call (808) 487-7933, (808) 735-1733 or (808) 877-0066 or visit their web site.

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