If your teen afraid to go to the dentist, tell them that the new techniques have made dental treatment much more comfortable.
Let him bring a friend for support. Inform the dentist is there to help.

Teenagers are sometimes too distraction on other things, to care for the health of your teeth, so it may be necessary to remind them that they are solely responsible for their teeth and should:

• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Clean between teeth daily with floss
• Limit snacks and make healthy and balanced meals
• Reduce sodas, including diet
• Visit your dentist every 6 months

The team of dentists, Dr. Alberto Merino is a specialist in treating dental aspects related to adolescents giving the time you need without hassle.

The first consultation of the dentist should be made from 12 months to assess the risk in the oral health of children, intercept potential problems and advise parents on the prevention of disease. Most children reach almost all the features of swallowing mature between 12 and 15 months.

Children may be at high or low risk of dental disease. The oral health status of parents and / or caregivers has implications on children’s oral health. Remember that dental caries is a infeción produced by microbes that are transmitted by adults to share forks, blowing food, cleaning the pacifier in her mouth, test the temperature of the bottle or kissing on the mouth.