Free Dental Screening Will Be Provided By St James Dental Group
Online, February 6, 2014 (Newswire.com) - National Children Dental Health Month (NCDHM) is dedicated towards raising awareness towards the significance of dental health. Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors NCDHM does a campaign about oral health awareness that reaches millions of families. Although dental caries is almost completely preventable, it is actually one of the most common chronic diseases in kids. Greater than 40 percent of kids that are in between age 2-11, have actually had a tooth cavity in their primary (baby) teeth. As well as greater than two-thirds of adolescence ages 16-19 have had dental cavity on their permanent teeth. Even though overall rates of dental cavities have lessened over last couple of decades, tooth decay has in fact raised in children in preschool in the past few years. "
"Fortunately, there are actually very successful preventive measures that can safeguard the teeth. Good oral hygiene habits, including proper brushing and flossing, and the use of fluoride and sealants can easily aid in maintaining children's teeth healthy and preventing them from developing dental caries", says Dr. Zinati
The ADA suggests routine dental check-ups starting within six months of when the first tooth erupts, and absolutely no later than the little one's very first birthday. Standard dental examinations uncover complications that may be handled in the early stages, when damages are minimal as well as solution with be much simpler and easier. When necessary, X-rays are required to see just how the teeth are developing as well as to be able to diagnose tooth decay which is not seen visually.
"Creating excellent oral habits at a very early age, as well as keeping routine dental visits will assist children to acquire healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime" says Dr. Zinati
In order to assist promote NCDHM, the team at St James Dental Group are going to continue their effort in providing proper oral health education to all children with recommendations for parents as well as kids to help develop and maintain a healthy smile. This year Dr. Zinati is going to be visiting several preschools and elementary schools during this month and months ahead to help educate students about good oral health.
Dr. Zinati will also be doing free dental screenings on Tuesday February 11th between hours of 3-6 p.m. for not just kids but also for the parents. They will be handing out goodie bags which will include a toothbrush, toothpaste and a toy. To have your free dental screening done you can contact their office at 323-771-7254. Also if your school, church or other community facility is interested in having St James dental Group come in and provide free dental health education and free dental screenings, please get in touch with them to set it up.
About Dr. Ladan Zinati
Dr. Ladan Zinati graduated from California State University Northridge in Biology in 1989 and then continued her education in dentistry at University of Southern California (USC) with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1993 with several honors. Dr. Zinati is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association and Los Angeles Dental Society. For more information about St James Dental Group or Dr. Zinati, family and cosmetic dentist in Cudahy CA, please visit the website at http://www.dentistcudahyca.com/.
Contact St James Dental Group
Should you have any question, or want to know more about this offer or any of their services, you can contact them at:
Phone: (323)771-7254
7607 Atlantic Ave. Cudahy, CA 90201
E-mail: stjamesdental@yahoo.com