Because 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, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February.
Now in its 63rd year, this month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers and many others.
Parents and teachers can help kids celebrate and learn more about the importance of a healthy smile. The ADA offers free downloadable information, kid-friendly oral health worksheets and games on MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website. Click on the For Kids tab on the left side of the page for a variety of age-appropriate activities, games and videos and presentations. There are also teaching guides that adults can use at home, in the classroom or in other community-based settings.
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An Easy and Effective Way for Teens and Kids to Prevent Tooth Decay
Even when brushing is thorough and daily dental care is well supervised, the deep grooves of back teeth are sometimes extremely difficult to keep clean. Small accumulations of bacteria grow and lead to decay. Whether the cavity is large or small, it will need a restoration.
Is there any preventive treatment that can reduce the chances of this happening? Yes, there is! One application of a dental sealant will greatly reduce the development of cavities. The treatment is amazingly easy.
After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned and sterilized, a thin coat of the sealant is applied to teeth. It is clear in color and not visible. The doctor uses a curing light to bond the sealant to the enamel. And in just a few minutes, the whole procedure is done without any shots, drilling, or removal of tooth structure. It is safe and one of the best prevention treatments for teens and children to help them keep their natural teeth throughout their lives.
Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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David Henry, DMD, earned his dental degree from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, after earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and his master's from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. He has engaged in extensive postgraduate education in general dentistry topics, and his most recent training in implant placement allows him to provide his patients with replacements for missing teeth without referral to another office in many cases. Dr. Henry is active in the community as a deacon and a guitarist in the praise band at First Baptist Church in Clinton. He and his wife Amy have four beautiful children, and in his spare time he enjoys playing guitar, reading, doing yardwork, and spending time with his family and at church activities.
William L. Boteler, DDS,obtained his undergraduate education from Hinds Community College and Mississippi College before obtaining his dental degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. His ongoing education has included a focus in crown and bridge restorations and esthetic dentistry, and he too has recent training in the restoration of dental implants. Dr. Boteler is a former chairman of deacons at First Baptist Church in Jackson and is also an adult Sunday school teacher. He and his wife Jan are very proud of their three children and four grandchildren, and in his spare time he enjoys reading, walking, biking, traveling, playing with his grandchildren, mentoring young men, and participating in domestic and international dental mission projects.
Mark H. Kennedy, DDS, is also a graduate of the dental program at the University of Tennessee and obtained his bachelor's degree from Mississippi College. He focuses his continuing education on restorative dentistry, including implant restoration. Dr. Kennedy volunteers at Mission First Dental Clinic and is a member of the North Jackson Rotary Club. He and his wife Debbie are the parents of a teenager, and in his spare time he enjoys playing golf, reading, and visiting Civil War battlefields.
The doctors and team at Lakeland Family Dentistry are pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to their neighbors in Flowood and the surrounding communities.
Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com
Because 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, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February.
