Having good oral habits are important for everyone. Developing these habits early in life will help reinforce the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular visits to a dental professional. Not only does oral health affect daily life, but it can also affect peripheral health as well.

When children begin dental visits early on they learn all the positive connotations related to dental care. They learn that brushing and flossing are important to prevent cavities. They learn how often to brush, proper brushing techniques, and how long to brush each time.

Learning these things while they’re young establishes the good habits that will follow them throughout their lives. It gives them the best chance at maintaining great oral health and preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and eventual extractions and bone loss associated with these.

Some Helpful Tips for You as a Parent

•       Speak with your child about their teeth at an early age. Explain why it is important that they stay healthy for comfortable chewing and preventing tooth loss.
•       Create a positive connotation in regards to dental professionals and dental visits. Explain that dentists are their partners in helping them have healthy, strong teeth and gums.
•       Perhaps make a game out of keeping nasty cavities away. You can draw pictures together of your dentist blasting away tooth decay and lovingly caring for their teeth. In this way, they will see visits to the dental office in a good light without fear.

Establishing good dental care habits is the key to your child enjoying excellent oral health both now and well into the future. For more information and tips on doing this contact the friendly team at Mountain Town Dental today.