Time TO Brush Those Teeth

The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health month in February. It is a great time to bring awareness to the importance of taking care of children's teeth to both parents and child. Good Dental hygiene hobbits should be practiced in childhood so that they carry on into adulthood for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. 

The American Dental Association brings together dentist, hygienists, health care providers and teachers to help share the benefits of a child's good oral health. While tooth decay stays in the shadows it is more common than asthma, hay fever, and other childhood illnesses. 

LET ME ASK YOU:

did you know that tooth disease can be infectious?? Parents or other adult can transfer the bacteria from their saliva to children via sharing a spoon. The CDC states more than 50% decay goes untreated in low-income children. 

Teaching our children to brush their teeth may seem overwhelming but is actually great fun. Teach them to brush their teeth for 2 minutes in the morning and bedtime. 

Using either a picture of a mouth like teeth like here or use construction paper to make a mouth allow them to practice brushing. 

Using Lego blocks you can demonstrate and let them practice how they would floss their teeth. 

Snacks and drinks should be limited between meals, Instead of offering sugar snacks offer healthy ones. Regular dentist visits should be scheduled so the entire family can get checkups. In addition ask about fluoride and sealants the dentist should be able to tell you what is needed.  
dentist regularly for family checkups and ask them about sealants & fluoride. 

Brushing a child's teeth can begin as early as 12 months by using toothpaste to gently clean their teeth. Then as they get more teeth flossing can begin. One of the best things to do is to demonstrate good oral hygiene by using it yourself. While caring for your child's teeth take note if you see any bleeding gums, swollen and bright red gums or bad breath. Report all that you may see to the child's dentist as this could be signs of periodontal disease. 

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