Good Oral Health Habits to Avoid Gingivitis

Newswise — February is National Children's Dental Health Month.

Our pediatric dental health expert, Todd Parco, D.D.S., M.S.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso can speak on:

• Why it is important to introduce oral health habits to children at a young age to avoid gingivitis and gum disease?
• Discuss how that can affect children’s health as adults and include stats.
• How often should parents schedule visits to the dentist.
• How can parents ease fears about going to the dentist and encourage children to be proactive about oral health.