Momentum individual plans for families are perfect for Wisconsinites with new babies and young infants. Our family plans cover bi-annual dental checkups, emergency care, and regular fluoride treatments for children ages 0-19, and our flexible payment options and partnerships with dozens of Wisconsin’s top dentists guarantees you won’t break the bank getting your infant quality oral health care.
New babies aren’t born with teeth, but dental health insurance is still crucial for infants to ensure healthy tooth growth. Semi-annual checkups and cavity prevention in your newborn’s first five years will guarantee they have a healthy smile, fewer corrective procedures, and lower dental bills for the rest of their life.
The first five years of a child’s life contain more dental health milestones than any other period. Having dental health coverage guarantees you can provide the best care for your child’s developing smile.
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria which can be transferred from person to person. Take care to clean your child’s bottle before feeding to prevent tooth infection.
Infants begin teething between four and seven months. This may be uncomfortable for your infant; give them a cold teething ring or chilled washcloth to reduce swelling of the gums and saliva flow.
Check your child’s teeth regularly for small white or brown spots, which may be a sign of tooth decay. You should schedule a check-up with a dentist after your infant’s first tooth comes in to identify potential teething problems and discuss your infant’s dental hygiene.
Your child now has enough teeth to be brushed! Use a soft-bristled children’s toothbrush and help your children brush twice a day. Good habits are built early.
Schedule biannual dental appointments to check up on your child’s developing teeth. If your water isn’t fluoridated, ask your dentist about infant fluoride treatments.
By two and a half, most infants develop a complete set of children’s teeth.
You can begin brushing with small amounts of toothpaste—teach your child to spit out the toothpaste and not swallow it.
By three years old, most children will have stopped sucking on a pacifier or their thumb. Talk with your dentist if your child continues to do so after age 3.
Continue to regularly bring your child to dental check-ups and look for signs of tooth decay. Preventing early childhood cavities keeps gums healthy and saves your child from tooth extractions, eventually straightening and strengthening adult teeth.
Momentum Insurance family plans support Wisconsin families as their children continue to grow and develop, from infancy to adulthood. Learn the next steps after infancy by visiting the link below.
Many Americans neglect their dental health, particularly if they don’t have the advantage of insurance through an employer. Putting off visiting the dentist can lead to serious problems which could have been prevented or easily treated if caught earlier. Poor oral health can even affect your overall health in unexpected ways.
“Individual plan” doesn’t mean it’s only for one person; it just means your insurance isn’t through an employer. Whether you need individual insurance for just yourself, or for a spouse and children as well, Momentum has you covered. Learn more about our individual dental insurance plans and get dental insurance that covers everything you need at a price you can afford.
Momentum Insurance makes dental coverage easy and affordable. Momentum’s family plans are built to give families with newborn children high-quality and thorough care that supports children into adulthood. We offer plans the cover routine check-ups, common dental procedures, and dental surgeries all at superior rates in Wisconsin.
Momentum partners with the Dental Health Associates of Madison to offer our special discount Protect Plan for Madison-area residents. Find a Dental Health Associates of Madison provider near you and get Madison’s finest dentistry at an affordable price.
