February is National Children’s
Dental Health Month, and we’re dedicated to raising awareness!
In America,
51 million hours of school is missed every year due to oral health issues. Although
every month should be important when it comes to a child’s dental health,
February is the one dedicated to it. Here are things to keep in mind when
helping children become conscious of just how important dental hygiene is and exactly
how to start creating good habits right away:
1. Keep the sugar intake to a minimum
2. Floss, floss, floss
3. Brush twice a day
4. When you brush, make sure you hit the
2 minute mark
5. Visit your dentist regularly
Have you
ever seen that amazing “magic trick” when you ask your child “Did you brush
your teeth?” And they respond with a “yes”
only because their toothbrush is wet? Then
come to find out, there was no brushing going on, they merely stuck their
toothbrush under the faucet and wiped their front teeth once, maybe twice. Now
is the perfect time to kick this bad habit!
Dental health can be fun for kids (and adults)!
Here are 4 ways to incorporate some
fun and giggles into children’s daily oral care
Toothpaste – a plethora of choices
Let’s start
off with toothpaste. There are gels,
pastes, and so many different flavors; such as cinnamon, vanilla, bubble gum,
and variety of different mint flavors.
Let your child choose which one they would prefer.
Flossing – 40% of cleaning your teeth
comes from flossing*
Floss comes
in different flavors as well and also had a variety of textures. There are waxed, woven, and even the hand
held pick form to name a few.
Toothbrush – the master tool
Choosing a
toothbrush will probably be your child’s favorite. Not only are there options as far as handheld
or battery operated, but there are TONS of different designs now! Your child can pick their favorite cartoon
character or stick to the basics like their favorite color.
Brushing Timer – brush 2min 2x a day
While the
tiny sand timers you flip upside down are always fun for kids to watch, there
are now toothbrushes with built in timers. The brush will alert timer markers
with a beep or a vibration for 2 minute duration, some even play a popular song.
Giving Kids Something to Look Forward
To
This is the
perfect way to create a morning and nighttime routine to get your child excited
about developing healthy habits. Getting
your child involved in the decision making of choosing some cool and fun dental
products makes them more apt to look forward to brushing and flossing daily.
Starting off
good oral hygiene practice at a young age will propel your kids into the future
for a lifetime of healthy pink gums and bright shining smiles! A healthy smile is a smile you can be proud
of!
Folsom Oral Surgery And Implant Center
2370 E. Bidwell, Suite 130
Folsom, CA 95630
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