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Your children’s oral hygiene is very important to their overall health and should be taken seriously. With the growing popularity of sugary drinks, candy and other sugar-filled items, it is no surprise that one out of ten 2-year-olds have one or more cavities, and by age 5, nearly 50% of children have had one or more cavities.
So what can you do to keep your child smiling from ear to ear? Take a look at our tips and tricks:
Show your children proper brushing techniques, and supervise him and her while they get the hang of it. Use a small smear of fluoride toothpaste until age three and then transition to a pea-sized amount. Put the toothpaste on a child-sized brush, and try to teach your child not to swallow, but rather spit, the toothpaste. Encourage your child to brush in the morning and before bed, and be sure they clean the front and inside of the teeth.
Don’t forget to teach your child to floss as well. Cleaning in between the teeth is extremely important for overall tooth and gum health. There are many other oral health products on the market, but keep in mind that fluoride rinses are not recommended until after age six.
To make sure children are brushing for an efficient amount of time, encourage them to hum their ABCs two-times through or set a two-minute timer. There are also toothbrushes on the market that have built-in songs to encourage a full two-minute brushing.
Exposing your child to too much sugar can cause tooth and gum problems. Sticky sugar that is left in the mouth for a long period of time, such as caramel and gum, can cause a lot of damage. The same goes for sugary drinks. Make sure your child is drinking plenty of water, or consider adding water to sports drinks to cut down on sugar. And of course, your child should never have sugary drinks in bed.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you start a routine with your children at a young age so that brushing becomes a part of the nighttime ritual. This routine is: Brush, Book, Bed.
Most importantly, your child should see a dentist every 6 months. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry say that the first dental visit should occur within six months after the baby's first tooth appears, but no later than the child's first birthday. Your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician can make recommendations for dentists in your area, and many of our locations host dental clinics throughout the year.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
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For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.