Hey Kids!

This is the place to be if you want to have fun and learn a thing or two about your teeth. Check out the Amazing Teeth link to see super cool facts we bet you did not know, you will even find out how a tiger with a tooth ache sounds!

Also, Join the No Cavities Club and we will put your picture on our website. How cool is that!

Did You Know?

People have two sets of teeth in their lives? The first set are called milk teeth or baby teeth and these usually fall out when you are about seven years old. The second set grow in their place and last you for the rest of your life (if you look after them properly and visit your dentist).

Cavity Q and A.

Q: What is a cavity?
A: A cavity is a hole in your tooth.

Q: What causes cavities?
A: That's a good question. Everyone has acids in their mouth - they're what helps you to dissolve your food. Your teeth have a coating called enamel that protects them from the acids so they don't dissolve also! Cavities usually happen when there are too many acids, and they sit on top of the teeth for too long. Sooner or later, the acids will begin to dissolve through the enamel and make a squishy hole in the tooth. Once they get through the enamel, they can go deeper into your tooth very quickly.

Q: Do cavities hurt?
A: Not always. By the time a cavity starts to hurt, it's already very deep into your tooth. You might not know you have a cavity, unless you go to your dentist often for checkups. The sooner your dentist finds a cavity beginning, the less damage it can do.

Q: How can I prevent cavities?
A: BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH! Kids should brush their teeth three times every day. When you brush your teeth you scrape all of the acids off the enamel so they don't have time to dig in! Flossing between teeth gets all the crud out that your toothbrush can't reach!

Also, sugar has lots of acids. By eating healthy foods and not too much candy, you can reduce the risk of cavities.

If you follow these instructions, you might be able to join WestSide Family Dental Group's NO CAVITIES CLUB!