Brushing/Flossing
Brushing and flossing is crucially important to a person’s dental health, especially children. Children are more apt to develop cavities simply because their dental care techniques may not be as good as an adult’s. Fortunately, developing a healthy dental care routine is completely up to you as the parent early on in the child’s life.
Proper Dental Care Techniques for Children
Early on in life, parents are responsible for their children’s oral health. At a young age, children do not have the dexterity to hold a toothbrush and even when they do get used to brushing on their own, they may miss a good portion of their smile due to rushing or because they simply don’t know how important it is to brush each tooth. For this reason, it’s important to help younger children with their brushing and to always be with them when they are brushing and flossing their teeth. Research has shown that children do not begin to have the dexterity to properly hold and manipulate a brush until age eight. It may also help to have the child observe an older sibling or relative brushing their teeth so that they understand what to do.
How to Prepare Your Child for a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth
Making brushing and flossing fun rather than it being a chore can help your child to want to care for their teeth more often. Visiting the dentist for regular bi-annual appointments is also a perfect opportunity for you to get help and recommendations on brushing techniques as well as the best way to floss a toddler’s teeth. At Bright Star Sapphire Dental, we can also offer product recommendations for your child if you want them to have the best quality tools to keep their teeth clean and healthy.