Good Oral Hygiene for your Children
Hello Everyone, Parenting can be tough! Sometimes it is a real battle just to get the kids ready for school, fed, and out the door in the morning, only to take one deep breath and find them scurrying back into the house with a handful of friends and who knows what in tow. So who has time to pay attention to National Children's Dental Health Month? Well, we should make a little time for it, because even with the widespread use of fluoridation in the public water supply, children are susceptible to tooth decay. Candy, soda, cupcakes, gum, cookies, juices: all of these items and more make their way into the mouths of our children and set up an environment for tooth demise, not to mention other important health problems. Yes, brushing and flossing on a daily basis does help to prevent tooth decay. However, if you think your kid has trouble cleaning his room, you should consider the joy he gets cleaning his teeth. For most kids, their individual efforts and techniques are lacking. That’s where my team and I come in. Our goal is to educate and motivate your children from a very young age to pay special attention to their oral health and nutrition choices. As dental professionals, we often find success driving home the importance of hygiene with kids, where parents sometimes struggle (particularly in those adolescent years...parents, you know what I mean). So if you are concerned about the oral health of your children, our team can help to get everyone motivated and on the same page. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!