Parents are responsible for laying the foundation of good oral health in their children. While it might not be easy to do, the truth is parents are setting their children up for additional hygienic success when they encourage brushing habits early. As children get older, it becomes much easier to notice that one healthy habit can positively contribute to their overall health. This is even more obvious in the case of oral health as it affects much more than just the teeth, it impacts the whole body. This leaves the question; how should parents go about encouraging their children in the right way? Every parent should do one thing the same: start as early as possible. As soon as children can reliably pick up a toothbrush, parents should be encouraging them to brush via some sort of visualization. Children often mimic their parents, meaning it can be easy to teach by showing children. So, let them mimic you as soon as they’re willing to do so. As this interest in mimicking wanes, find a way to further encourage children by allowing them to select their own personalized toothbrush that keeps them happy as they brush will go a long way. For more information on how you can ensure that you are properly encouraging your child throughout the learning process, be sure to spend some time reviewing the infographic highlighted alongside this post.
A Parent’s Checklist For Children’s Oral Health this resource was contributed by Natomas Crossing Dental Care, a premier choice for a Sacramento based family dentist
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