By Reno Laser Dentistry
January 25, 2012
Category: dental reno

In previous blogs we discussed the importance of when children should first visit the dentist. Here are just a few more tips to help parents on the journey of teaching your child/children really what dental care is all about.

According to an article at footlightscenter.org, “Teaching children about dental carefrom an early age”

“Caries, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is one of the most common diseases that children today. Poor eating habits and sugary foods are the main culprit for tooth decay and plaque formation. With only two spare sets of teeth during their lives, the children should be taught good dental care as soon as possible.

Perhaps the best thing parents and guardians to ensure the health of the teeth can promote practices shows your children to do likewise. Small children can be invited in daily brushing and flossing rituals participate alongside their parents. This positive reinforcement of a daily habit in resonance with the most children to adulthood, as well as any other habit learned from parents, swings

Part of the challenge of teaching a dental health of children is what the element of fun. To promote tooth brushing and flossing, many parents had to use success with the publication of a tooth brushing / flossing chart in your bathroom for the children to track your habits of brushing and flossing. Children who do not need to be to brush and floss can not remember it, are presented in the letters with stickers. Rewards can also, if children are given the trade junk food for food during the day. be brushed

a small timer in the pool where the child brush teeth help you teach your child the time to. Bring to stop your child brush until the counter says, you should brush your teeth each, not just those who see when they can smile. With a timer in place can also prevent the races or competitions, such as have to brush each child for a certain time every time.

The parents should be aware that good dental health is important for all children, including adolescents. Caries may still affect teenagers and young adults. During the same wage is not necessary with older children, the importance of daily brushing and flossing remember when always be possible.”

You can see the full article at http://www.footlightscenter.org/teaching-children-about-dental-care.html

Remember parent’s dental care should always start the minute you bring a child home; It’s never too early to start your child on the right path. Contact Dr. McElhinney’s dental practice in Reno with any questions you may have.

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