4 Ways you can manage Dental Care for your Child

For all of us, our child’s well-being is the biggest concern and their oral hygiene is an important part of their overall health too. The care of your child’s teeth and gums begins with you and you can only set them on the right path for a lifetime of excellent oral hygiene. Children love to eat candies and chocolates which can cause severe cavities and accumulation of plaque.

Well, you don’t need to worry about how to manage their oral hygiene anymore as we have already listed below 4 ways you can manage dental care for your child’s healthy teeth, free from any cavities, and have a loving smile:

• Encourage your child with good oral habits: Brushing properly breaks down plaque. Encourage them to brush all the teeth and not just the front ones. Ask them to spend some time on the teeth along the sides and in the back too. Spend at least 2 or 3 minutes each time they brush their teeth. If you have trouble keeping track of the time, use a timer or play a recording of a song your child likes to help pass the time and be sure their toothbrush has soft bristles to avoid any harshness on their gums. Also, follow a routine of brushing twice a day.
• Children follow parents- Be a good role model: As you have probably noticed that your children love to imitate you. Show them oral health is important by making sure you and the rest of your family practice proper dental hygiene and brush your teeth at least twice daily. Make tooth-brushing fun and adopt a positive, encouraging attitude while teaching them.
• Dentist visit at least once every year: Regular visits to the dentist will help avoid dental problems like cavities, or gum disease, which may require long, expensive treatments that could be much more stressful for your child than a regular day. While you are there, be sure to ask your dentist any questions you may have about taking good care of your child’s teeth.
• Limit or avoid certain food items: Sugary foods, juices, candy (especially sticky gummy candy, gummy vitamins, or fruit leather or “roll-ups”) can erode enamel and lead to cavities. If your kids eat these kinds of food, have them rinse their mouth or brush their teeth after eating to wash away the sugar-coated on consuming candies. The same goes for taking sweetened liquid medicines: always ensure that kids rinse or brush their teeth afterward.

Over to you:

Your teeth are important in many ways. If you take care of them, they will help take care of you in return. So, follow the above-mentioned ways while managing dental care for your child to have a bright and cavity-free smile on their faces.