February is National Children?s Dental Health Month and a chance for you to help your kids brush up on good
oral hygiene. The following tips can help your children maintain a great and healthy smile all year long.
oral hygiene. The following tips can help your children maintain a great and healthy smile all year long.
- Brush at least twice a day to remove plaque. If plaque is not removed, it can lead to cavities. Brushing can be fun for kids with these free printable tooth brushing charts.
- Floss daily. Flossing helps to remove food debris from in between the teeth that a toothbrush can?t reach.
- Eat healthy and nutritious foods and limit the intake of sugary carbonated drinks.
- Visit your dentist for regular check ups and cleanings.
- Fluoride treatments twice a year are very beneficial in preventing tooth decay.
- Sealants can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth and premolars. Sealants help to prevent tooth decay.
- Wear a mouth guard during sports. Mouthguards can greatly reduce injuries to the mouth and teeth.
- Brush at least twice a day to remove plaque. If plaque is not removed, it can lead to cavities. Brushing can be fun for kids with these free printable tooth brushing charts.
- Floss daily. Flossing helps to remove food debris from in between the teeth that a toothbrush can?t reach.
- Eat healthy and nutritious foods and limit the intake of sugary carbonated drinks.
- Visit your dentist for regular check ups and cleanings.
- Fluoride treatments twice a year are very beneficial in preventing tooth decay.
- Sealants can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth and premolars. Sealants help to prevent tooth decay.
- Wear a mouth guard during sports. Mouthguards can greatly reduce injuries to the mouth and teeth.