Are Your Children Taking The Best Care Of Their Teeth?




Your children’s teeth are an important resource.  Teeth allow a child to consume foods that are tough in texture, protect against jaw problems and help with digestion. Taking care of their teeth can be difficult and requires consistent care. If you can answer yes to these 4 important questions, your children are safely on the right track to keeping a smile that lasts a lifetime.

1.     Do they brush 2x a day?
Brushing helps remove food from the surface of the teeth. If food is left on their teeth for long periods of time it turns into bacteria and eventually plaque. Plaque is a hard film that covers their teeth and cause cavities.

2.     Do they floss 1x a day?
There is only one way to remove food from between the teeth and that is flossing. Dr. Cameron Fuller says, “Flossing can be a difficult habit to learn, starting young can make the process easier.” Doing something everyday can turn flossing from a chore to a healthy habit.

3.     Do your children visit the dentist 2x a year?
Problems with cavities that turn into larger problems can be avoided when they visit the dentist. A small cavity can be taken care of very quickly. But if left untreated the small cavity can turn into a larger problem that requires extensive dental problems.

4.     Do your children wear a mouth guard when they play sports?
No other single item can protect their teeth better than a mouth guard when they play sports. Protecting against cracked and chipped teeth can prevent them from having dental surgery to repair a broken tooth.

A smile can last a lifetime when it’s taken care of everyday.
For more information on how to protect your child’s teeth contact Dr. Fuller & his team today.

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