One fun way to motivate children of all ages is to use technology. For small children, this can mean playing a fun song or video when they brush their teeth, like this one featuring Elmo. And there’s always the traditional approach of using an “egg timer.”
Younger children, older children, and adults should all brush for two minutes.
For older teens, Dentistry IQ has a list of cool tools they can use to brush and floss their teeth and braces.
If your teen still seems uninterested in brushing their teeth, schedule an appointment for a dental cleaning. This way they can hear why brushing and flossing are so important from our dentists and hygienists.
Is it okay to brush your teeth in the shower? The short answer is yes, but you can read Dr. Gordon’s full insights via these article links to Yahoo! and PopSugar.
If a lack of teeth or chewing function are affecting your son or daughter’s quality of life, you may want to discuss dental implants with them. We’ve pulled together a short list of articles: Am I the right age for dental implants? Are dental implants safe? What is the recovery like from all-on-4 dental implant surgery? What can I eat with dental implants?
Whether you purchased more than you ended up handing out, or your children brought home massive bags of treats, most of us find ourselves with leftover Halloween candy. And you might be wondering: Is it all the same, or is some worse for my teeth than others?
Flossing removes plaque and food from areas where your toothbrush doesn’t reach.