{"id":426,"date":"2021-02-15T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T19:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=426"},"modified":"2021-02-24T22:31:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T22:31:57","slug":"tips-healthy-child-smile-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/15\/tips-healthy-child-smile-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Child\u2019s Teeth Healthy During Cold &amp; Flu Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AdobeStock_221134923__1605072701_27321-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Little girls sneezing during cold and flu season\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AdobeStock_221134923__1605072701_27321-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AdobeStock_221134923__1605072701_27321-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AdobeStock_221134923__1605072701_27321.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month! And while we\u2019re in the midst of winter, there\u2019s no better time to focus on keeping your little one\u2019s smile healthy. With all the coughing and sneezing that comes with this time of year, many parents unknowingly put their child at risk of numerous oral health issues. Thankfully, a few simple precautions and healthy habits can go a long way in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/family-dentistry.html\">keeping that precious smile safe<\/a> if they get sick. Here are the best tips for protecting your child\u2019s teeth during cold and flu season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Don\u2019t Slack Off on Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that your child needs to rest when overcoming a cold or the flu. However, that doesn\u2019t give them a free pass to skip their daily dental hygiene! In fact, brushing and flossing are especially important when your child is sick, since this will help clear away all that extra bacteria in their mouth and help them feel more refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Don\u2019t Ignore Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s from the cold winter air, nasal congestion, or medicine to treat that nasal congestion, there are plenty of ways your little one may end up with dry mouth. Not only is dry mouth uncomfortable, but it allows plaque and bacteria to build up quickly, thus dramatically increasing risk of tooth decay. Make sure your child drinks plenty of water while they\u2019re sick to help keep cavities at bay and speed up the recovery process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Be On the Lookout for Sugary Medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a bad cold or flu hits, cough syrups and throat lozenges are usually a must-have for keeping symptoms under control. Unfortunately, many medicines made for children are brimming with sugar. What\u2019s more, since these medicines coat your child\u2019s teeth in sticky, sugary residue, they drastically increase their risk of cavities. To protect your child from tooth decay while treating their sickness, have them wash down their medicine with water or try sugarless alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: When They Feel Better, Replace Their Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child has recovered from their cold or flu, make sure to replace the toothbrush that they had been using. While the chances of reinfection are very low once your little one has recovered from their sickness, a damp toothbrush is the perfect place for bacteria to live and grow. It\u2019s best to throw it out and give them a new one just to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put your little one\u2019s smile in danger while you treat their cold or flu! Instead, remember these easy but effective tips to keep their oral health on track all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rauchberg Dental Group has been caring for the smiles of Parsippany for over 50 years! With state-of-the-art equipment and a family-friendly office, they strive to make patients of all ages feel at home as soon as they walk through their doors. Their team of highly trained specialists will always take the time to get to know you as they help you overcome practically any oral health issue! They have years of experience caring for young patients and would be thrilled to make sure your little one\u2019s precious smile stays healthy as it develops. To learn more, they can be contacted via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(973) 718-9887.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month! And while we\u2019re in the midst of winter, there\u2019s no better time to focus on keeping your little one\u2019s smile healthy. With all the coughing and sneezing that comes with this time of year, many parents unknowingly put their child at risk of numerous oral health issues. 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