Teaching Good Dental Hygiene
Serving Bethesda, Clarksville
and the Greater Maryland area
A key to good dental health is establishing good dental hygiene habits at a young age.
This includes instruction in not just tooth brushing and flossing, but in establishing healthy eating habits and having regular dental exams to ensure that any incipient problems are diagnosed and treated as early as possible, to prevent further damage.
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do to help your child develop good habits is to model them yourself.
Some ways you can teach and model good dental hygiene include:
- Brush and floss your own teeth regularly, and help your child to do the same.
- Maintain your own dental examination schedule, and never complain or express fear or anxiety about your dental visits in front of your child.
- Encourage and model good eating habits. Choose fruits and vegetables over candy or junk foods, enjoy sugary drinks and snacks only in moderation, and provide healthy whole foods whenever possible.
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For more tips and information on establishing good dental hygiene habits for your child, call or email us today to schedule your free First Tooth Evaluation, or a full pediatric dental examination.
