Prevent Dental Decay

The excitement of school is back and your children may be consuming a variety of foods during breakfast and with school lunches. While it can be difficult to regulate the food they are consuming during the day, here are 2 habits you can help them with to prevent dental decay.

1.     Brushing & Flossing routine

·       brush with fluoridated toothpaste 2x/day for 2 minutes

·       floss daily

·       positive reinforcement with a brushing/flossing chart and stickers to enforce healthy habits

·       make brushing and flossing fun; brushing to a song, do a counting game

·       parents need to be a good example; parents brush and floss and children want to follow and do the same

·       “Tell, show, do” is a great method for explaining and showing the need for healthy oral care habits

2.     Regular dental visits

·       regular dental checkups can prevent dental disease and tooth decay

·       usually every 6 months for checkups; teeth cleaning, x-rays as needed

·       sealant treatment as needed

·       fluoride treatment as needed

·       visit and talk to your dentist and find out what is the best daily dental care regimen for your child

 

If you have any questions about your children’s oral health care, please contact Dr. Anna Lee at                   626-335-5114 or email at drannalee1@gmail.com