Tips for Flawless Flossing

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While your household may have brushing two minutes twice a day down pat - that’s not the only thing important for dental health. Daily flossing plays a major role in plaque removal and yet it’s still part of the oral health routine both children and adults often skip!

This Friday is #WorldSmileDay - get your smile ready with these flawless flossing steps from the American Dental Association:

Flossing is specifically designed to reach all those nooks and crannies of the mouth that the toothbrush can’t always reach. Make sure you and your family floss properly using the above step-by-step guide!

If you have any questions about how to improve your child's oral health please give our offices a call. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.

The Importance of Flossing

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Flossing is ESSENTIAL to anyone's oral health routine, children especially. Sometimes flossing isnt the easiest thing for children to do - but don't worry, we have some tips to help them with solid oral care habits:

1. Hand held 'floss sticks' are a very useful tool in helping kids learn how to floss on their own and is much easier for small hands to hold. Use a similar flossing technique with the same zig-zag motion as you would with standard floss. Make sure not to pop or snap the floss, slide the floss around each tooth gently.
2. Schedule a dental check up and have your child show the dentist their flossing technique. This way the hygienist can instruct your child the correct flossing method and help them fix their technique.
3. Have your child watch you floss your own teeth! What better way to set an example. Have your child brush and floss along side of you to reinforce good habits.
4. Chart their progress and reinforce their efforts! Good habits take time to develop. Have a flossing chart in the bathroom is a great reminder for kids to floss everyday. Gentle reminders also help as well as praise when your child does floss on their own.

Feel free to contact us for a dental check up and we can go through the importance of flossing with your child. Do you have helpful tips to get kids into a flossing habit? Share with us on our Facebook page!