Where Will 2017 Take Your Child’s Smile?



Now is the perfect time to set your sights on providing your children with the smile that lasts a lifetime. With the New Year approaching, new goals can happen. Dr. Fuller and his team recommend providing your children with healthy dental habits that support their dental health. When they brush, floss, visit the dentist regularly and eat healthy foods, their smile will thank them.

It takes 21 days to build a healthy habit and there is no time like the present to start. Begin by taking them to the store and buying new toothbrushes. Do not forget the fresh mint toothpaste they love or the floss that will get them excited. You may be asking, “How do you find floss that is exciting?” You can purchase flossers that have characters, flavored wax floss that makes it easy, or smaller flossers that fit in the palm of their hand. All of these options help to create healthy dental habits.

Schedule their dental appointments for every six months. The New Year is fast approaching so now is the time to set your goals. Schedule their dental appointment now and get their year off to a great start.


For more information on how to kick their 2017 smile off to the right start, contact Dr. CameronFuller and his team today.

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