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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and other children’s organizations, tooth decay is the most common chronic children’s disease in the country. In fact, more than 40 percent of children have tooth decay before they even reach kindergarten. Because of this, it is very important that you work with your child’s pediatrician, from the first weeks of your baby’s life, to develop good oral health care to prevent tooth decay from happening to your child. Below are some recommendations to help your child achieve good oral health.
Once your child has a tooth, start to use a tiny amount (size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste, and clean the teeth at least twice a day – right after breakfast and at bedtime. You can increase the amount of fluoride toothpaste to a pea-sized amount when your child turns three-years-old. You should keep placing the toothpaste on your child’s toothbrush until they are six-years-old, but when they turn seven or eight, you can help them brush their teeth and let them finish brushing on their own.
You should start flossing daily for your child when they turn four-years-old. Most children can begin flossing on their own when they reach eight-years-old.
Sucking on a bottle that is filled with sugary drinks, such as juice and milk, can cause tooth decay, so do not give your baby a bottle at naptime or bedtime. Teach your child how to drink out of a cup when they turn one. When your child is old enough to eat solid foods, avoid sugary foods like candy and cookies, and give your child fruits and vegetables instead. Avoid dry fruits though, as they can stick to the grooves of the teeth and cause cavities if not brushed off the teeth.
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral that is found in some foods and is added to drinking water in some cities and towns, helps protect against tooth decay. We offer fluoride varnish, a gel that is painted onto your child’s teeth, right within our practices. Available to children under five-years-old, it’s a quick, two-minute process that should be applied four times a year. The varnish prevents new cavities and slows down or stops decay from getting worse, and it can even repair the tooth if decay is starting. Learn more about fluoride varnish.
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.