National Children’s Dental Health Month is wrapping up but that doesn’t mean you should stop encouraging good dental habits at home. Talk with your children about the importance of consistent brushing and flossing and avoiding sticky and sugary treats to keep Mouth Monsters at bay.
Below are some important tips from the AAPD for all school aged children:
- Parents should supervise the brushing for all school-aged children until they are 7 or 8 years old.
- As soon as teeth are touching, it’s time to start flossing!
- In addition to a consistent brushing and flossing routine, chewing gum with xylitol (a non-sugar naturally occurring substance) can help stimulate saliva flow to help clean the mouth!
- If your child is participating in physical activities, protect their teeth with a mouthguard.
- Avoid carbonated beverages as they can erode enamel on teeth and sports drinks/juices as they keep acid levels high - which is what Mouth Monsters like.
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Wow, this is super helpful. My kids are starting to get their teeth, I don't know when I should have them start brushing and flossing. I like your tip about getting them flossing as soon as their teeth are touching. It seem like it would also be a good idea to go see a dentist and ask them for some more tips.
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