Dental Hygiene Tips for Your Child
Introductions Try to teach good dental hygiene habits to your
child. It will go a long way in making the teeth strong, healthy and shiny.
When to start? Brushing
your child’s teeth should begin the day you see your child’s first tooth. Flossing, however, can begin when teeth start coming in contact with each other because chances of food particles getting stuck in between increases the chances of plaque build up.
Dental Hygiene Tips Make learning fun so that your child adapts to the regime and doesn’t develop any sort of apprehension. You can consider the following tips: Give your child the freedom to pick the toothbrush and toothpaste of his/her
choice. Read books or tell stories about the importance of dental hygiene. While your child brushes their teeth, play his/her favorite rhyme so that your child
brushes for at least 2 minutes. Rewards for good oral care Pretend and play at home so that your child doesn’t get panicked when going to
the dentist.
Dental Hygiene Why is Dental Hygiene Important?
Your child’s dental hygiene is important to avoid:
▪ Tooth decay ▪ Cavities ▪ Inflammation and gum disease
▪ Toothaches ▪ Difficulty eating
What constitutes good Dental Hygiene for Kids?
▪ Brushing twice a day with a peasized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
▪ Avoid excess sugar. Rather include healthy options like fruits and vegetables for snacks. ▪ Visit the dentist every six months.
Contact Us ďƒ˜ Dr.Shivesh Ruparelia and his pediatric dental team at Woolwich Dental Group in Guelph will frame a plan which will help to motivate your child to move towards a regular dental regime. ďƒ˜ To schedule an appointment, visit www.woolwichdental.com.
Address : 271 Woolwich St Guelph, ON N1H 3V8
Contact : (519) 824-8830
Email : woolwichdental@rogers.com
Website : www.woolwichdental.com