{"id":65,"date":"2018-02-02T20:20:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T20:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jonesandknightdds.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2018-02-14T20:20:39","modified_gmt":"2018-02-14T20:20:39","slug":"dentist-in-san-antonio-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/dentist-in-san-antonio-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in San Antonio Explains How to Find the Right Dentist for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\"littleAs a parent you strive to provide the absolute best for your children<\/a> and protect them at all costs. One of the concerns you have for them is their dental care. You want to make sure that they\u2019ll get the foundation they need to have a healthy mouth, teeth and gums for years to come. So given that February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, your dentist in San Antonio says that one of the best ways to commemorate it is to learn how you can turn your desires into actions.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why is Dental Care So Important for Children?<\/h2>\r\nIt may seem that dental care isn\u2019t as important for young children because they haven\u2019t gotten their permanent teeth yet. The reality, though, is that damage can still be done to the roots and gums if they have poor oral hygiene.\u00a0 This is because the moment they begin eating solid food, bacteria start to grow in their mouths.\r\n\r\nThus, your dentist suggests that you start teaching your children how to brush their teeth by the age of two and also schedule them for their first preventive care visit. These appointments will serve several purposes:\r\n