Even if Valentine’s romance is on your mind, don’t forget about your kids’ grins in the coming days. February happens to be Children’s Dental Health Month – a time to consider how a healthy mouth boosts a child’s quality of life. With that said, make sure your youngsters use quality oral hygiene products that strengthen their teeth and gums. Your Lincoln dentist can even suggest some examples, ensuring your whole family sports strong smiles. Just read over the helpful summary below!
Remind Me: What’s Children’s Dental Health Month?
Children’s Dental Health Month isn’t that well-known, so you may be wondering: Just what is it? How should it impact the way you spend February?
Per its name, Children’s Dental Health Month is concerned with kids’ grins. The American Dental Association (ADA) established the program in 1981, intending that it show the upsides of healthy smiles in childhood. This “month” thus asks families to care for their children’s mouths, doing so by educating people on good oral habits.
You can find plenty of details about Children’s Dental Health Month online. Indeed, the ADA’s website offers downloadable oral health posters related to it; the same applies to program planning guides.
Which Products Would Help Your Child Honor It?
To promote your child’s oral health this February, have them use the following oral hygiene products:
An Electric Toothbrush
A regular toothbrush can remove plaque and food debris, but an electric one is still the superior type. It does a better job of removing grimy biofilm than a manual brush could, regardless of brand. An electric toothbrush would thus make a fine addition to your kids’ oral hygiene routine. Granted, they’d still need to brush for two minutes twice daily.
A Water Flosser
If your kids struggle with regular floss, consider getting them a water flosser. This device uses jets of water to clean between teeth, thus reducing the user’s risk of cavities and gum disease. You can even get a child-appropriate model (offered in many stores), and let your kiddos decorate it with stickers.
Kid-Friendly Mouthwash
While it’s not a substitute for brushing or flossing, mouthwash is always good for oral health. Older kids can swish and spit the stuff reliably, strengthening their teeth with fluoride as a result. Just remember to get an alcohol-free kind that prevents stinging, and look into flavors tolerable for youngsters.
Children’s Dental Health Month is only once a year, so make this one count. Get and equip your kids with the products above soon!
About the Practice
South Ridge Dental is based in Lincoln, NE. Led by Drs. Ryan and Steven Shaffer, our practice aims to give whole families thriving and beautiful smiles. We thus serve patients of all ages and backgrounds, from the littlest of kids to the oldest of seniors. Our team also tailors each treatment to your grin’s needs, whether it’s preventive, cosmetic, or restorative in nature. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (402)-423-1616.